# Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/58e1db9e-775e-4b01-8e22-80ccdfba8e5e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/58e1db9e-775e-4b01-8e22-80ccdfba8e5e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (FTC/Secondment to March 2027.) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T09:31:07.061Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Sussex/Chichester/Sussex_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Speech_Language_Therapist/Specialist_Speech_Language_Therapist-v8119862 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8119862?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Chichester Centre and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based communication and dysphagia services. Research suggests that 60-80% of those in the criminal justice system may have speech, language or communication needs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing and highly valued service that supports individuals with complex communication needs within a low secure environment. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within forensic mental health, working alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive multi-disciplinary environment. ### Main duties of the job Main Duties Within the context of a multi professional environment, to screen new referrals for communication and dysphagia needs, manage a caseload of adults with forensic mental health needs who also have complex communication and dysphagia / eating / drinking / swallowing needs. To undertake assessments that are comprehensive, dynamic and person-centred according to need; to use evidence based practice and evaluate effectiveness of interventions using agreed outcome measures. To ensure that service users voices are heard and included in the care planning process. To support service users in the co-creation of communication and/or dysphagia resources that meet their needs. To ensure that communication and/or dysphagia resources are understood and/or have a practical application to the whole care team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job Responsibilities This is a Speech & Language Therapy post in the Forensic Healthcare Service, suited to a therapist with prior experience and /or interest in mental health or complex needs.  The Speech & Language Therapist will be primarily based at the Chichester Centre which is a low secure hospital. The post-holder will be responsible for managing a delegated caseload with supervision from a more experienced colleague.  The clinical role will be to provide Speech & Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients referred to the service using established models of Speech & Language Therapy ensuring practice is evidence based.  The post holder will work as a core member of the Allied Health Professionals team. The Post holder will be expected to have, or be willing to work towards, a postgraduate qualification in dysphagia and provide a dysphagia service in addition to a communication caseload. ### Qualifications ### Essential - Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent - Health Professions Council - licence to practice - Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists ### Experience/Knowledge ### Essential - Post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working in mental health, learning disabilities or other relevant area. - Experience of training other professionals - Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group - Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group). - Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit. - Knowledge of record keeping standards - Ability to adapt written and verbal communication to suit the needs of people with communication needs. This may include Makaton signing, symbols and pictures etc ## Job Details We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Chichester Centre and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based communication and dysphagia services. Research suggests that 60-80% of those in the criminal justice system may have speech, language or communication needs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing and highly valued service that supports individuals with complex communication needs within a low secure environment. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within forensic mental health, working alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive multi-disciplinary environment. ## Job Description Main Duties Within the context of a multi professional environment, to screen new referrals for communication and dysphagia needs, manage a caseload of adults with forensic mental health needs who also have complex communication and dysphagia / eating / drinking / swallowing needs. To undertake assessments that are comprehensive, dynamic and person-centred according to need; to use evidence based practice and evaluate effectiveness of interventions using agreed outcome measures. To ensure that service users voices are heard and included in the care planning process. To support service users in the co-creation of communication and/or dysphagia resources that meet their needs. To ensure that communication and/or dysphagia resources are understood and/or have a practical application to the whole care team. ## Responsibilities Job Responsibilities This is a Speech & Language Therapy post in the Forensic Healthcare Service, suited to a therapist with prior experience and /or interest in mental health or complex needs. The Speech & Language Therapist will be primarily based at the Chichester Centre which is a low secure hospital. The post-holder will be responsible for managing a delegated caseload with supervision from a more experienced colleague. The clinical role will be to provide Speech & Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients referred to the service using established models of Speech & Language Therapy ensuring practice is evidence based. The post holder will work as a core member of the Allied Health Professionals team. The Post holder will be expected to have, or be willing to work towards, a postgraduate qualification in dysphagia and provide a dysphagia service in addition to a communication caseload. Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council - licence to practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working in mental health, learning disabilities or other relevant area. Experience of training other professionals Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group). Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit. Knowledge of record keeping standards Ability to adapt written and verbal communication to suit the needs of people with communication needs. This may include Makaton signing, symbols and pictures etc ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working in multidisciplinary team - Significant post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist, including managing a caseload including people with complex communication difficulties and dysphagia - Managing complex caseload independently - To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist. ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent - Health Professions Council – licence to practice - Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 127.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2254) - [dbs policy statement (pdf, 231.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2263) - [specialist speech and language therapist forensic health b6 (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10415924) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.