Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

We are seeking a full time, permanent, band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), with an interest in working within the Forensic setting.

You will work with the speech and language therapy team at Rampton Hospital to support patients with a range of mental health difficulties and communication needs to access high quality rehabilitation. You will work directly with patients to understand their communication strengths and needs, to provide direct treatment to improve communication skills, to support patients in accessing other therapies, and work with teams to deliver best communication environments.

You will have support from a Clinical Lead SLT, a Day Service Manager and will work with SLT assistants, apprentices and other SLTs. You will work with strong Therapies and Education teams to address communication needs in a variety of clinical settings.

We are looking for someone who works passionately to:

Support and advocate for people with SLCN Identify SLCN, and link to risk Deliver person centred care Develop goals and interventions that are functional and patient led Influence and work effectively with the MDT Resolve conflict skillfully Manage communication and dysphagia needs in a wider context including influencing individuals and teams, and adapting environments for better quality care

Main duties of the job

Direct care duties will include

• Facilitating and interpreting assessments of SLCN
• Supporting junior colleagues’ clinical practice, and providing second opinions
• Providing written information regarding patients' SLCN in the form of reports, care plans and easy read information
• Engaging in joint goal setting with the patient and wider MDT
• Accurate record keeping and caseload administration
• Appropriate understanding and management of any safeguarding concerns
• Directly providing, or developing and supporting other staff to deliver, direct interventions to address SLCN and dysphagia. This may be through 1:1 or group interventions
• Supporting offender/ psychological programmes to optimise accessibility

Other duties will include;

• Working in a manner informed by key care drivers for people with mental health needs, such as Trauma Informed Care, reducing restrictive practices and person centred care.
• Supporting the Clinical Leads in identifying and addressing service development needs
• Advising on environmental adaptations and good practice in regards to SLCN and dysphagia
• Actively seeking CPD and self-directed learning
• Sharing knowledge and skills to assist with workforce development
• Delivering training for other staff on SLCN
• Prioritising and balancing direct patient care and administrative duties

Modelling good communication practices and supporting others in implementing the same

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see person specification and job description.

You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients with SLCN, under the supervision of a clinical lead SLT. You will ensure that communication goals are embedded within the MDT and support the MDT to implement communication support strategies.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.