Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Barnard Castle
Client: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Barnard Castle
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4191a6636cce
Job Views: 5
Posted: 16.03.2025
Expiry Date: 30.04.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
Fancy a new challenge and making a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Health and Justice Services for a Speech and Language therapist to work within HMP Deerbolt Mental Health Team, a Category C men's prison, located in the town of Barnard Castle. The service provides assessment and treatment for people who are within the prison setting. The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT service in TEWV, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems and CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
1. The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs/swallowing.
2. To work as an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.
3. To work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies in relevant format.
4. To raise awareness and improve the workforce's knowledge and skills in SLC needs.
5. To provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.
6. To provide high quality advice to key agencies and Prison teams including mental health, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery agencies, Education and Employment services and Probation.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
Date posted: 13 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number: 346-FMH-027-25
Job locations:
HMP Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 2AG
Job responsibilities:
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
1. Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy role.
2. Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body.
3. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits.
4. Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery.
5. Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
1. Post graduate training in relevant specialist area.
2. Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism.
3. Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team.
4. Clinical risk assessment and application in practice.
5. Knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist area.
6. Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases.
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