Job summary The role of the SLT is to provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. This role sits within the within the Inpatient Adult Mental Health Service in Notts Healthcare. You will be working with adults who have/experience Mental Health difficulties, Personality Disorder, Neurodivergent presentations & Intellectual Disabilities The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that the population can benefit from a well-coordinated, pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective SLT service. The role remit includes individual assessment, diagnosis, therapy and management, training, advice & liaison. The post holder will have a mixed caseload of Dysphagia and Communication cases. We would welcome applicants who are Dysphagia competent but who do not have extensive experience of the mental health population. Pay would reflect level of experience Main duties of the job To be autonomous and responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a complex clinical caseload ensuring practice is in line the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist's Position Paper and Quality Guidelines. To coordinate access to speech and language therapy for both Dysphagia and Communication referrals across 2 inpatient mental health hospital sites (Highbury Hospital & Sherwood Oaks). To implement the 5 Good Communication standards. To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required. To share responsibility for the mentoring, supervision and management of junior speech and language therapists, assistant speech and language therapists and students (as required & appropriate). About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary dependent on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours Reference number 186-004-24-MH Job locations Highbury Hospital Highbury Road Nottingham NG6 9DR Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description and Person Specification for full details re: the main role and responsibilities A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description and Person Specification for full details re: the main role and responsibilities A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload - SLCN & Dysphagia Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working Knowledge of SLT tools for assessments and interventions relating to the client group; Communication & Dysphagia Highly specialist applied knowledge of working with adults with Dysphagia needs (inc. but not limited to the completion of Dysphagia competencies) Experience of working without direct oversight on a day to day basis Desirable Experience of diagnostic assessments. Experience of supporting students and other staff Experience of linking communication to risk issues. Experience of delivering environmental approaches Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice. Skills Essential Empathetic and psychologically minded Well organised and able to prioritise Leadership skills Reflective practitioner Ability to manage own wellbeing Desirable Applied leadership knowledge Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Qualifications & Training Essential Recognised SLT Degree/diploma RCSLT Registered HCPC Registered Dysphagia Trained Desirable Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD - Communication & Dysphagia Post-graduate training specific to population Contractual Requirements Essential Must have a car for work purposes and hold a UK driving licence Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload - SLCN & Dysphagia Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working Knowledge of SLT tools for assessments and interventions relating to the client group; Communication & Dysphagia Highly specialist applied knowledge of working with adults with Dysphagia needs (inc. but not limited to the completion of Dysphagia competencies) Experience of working without direct oversight on a day to day basis Desirable Experience of diagnostic assessments. Experience of supporting students and other staff Experience of linking communication to risk issues. Experience of delivering environmental approaches Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice. Skills Essential Empathetic and psychologically minded Well organised and able to prioritise Leadership skills Reflective practitioner Ability to manage own wellbeing Desirable Applied leadership knowledge Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Qualifications & Training Essential Recognised SLT Degree/diploma RCSLT Registered HCPC Registered Dysphagia Trained Desirable Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD - Communication & Dysphagia Post-graduate training specific to population Contractual Requirements Essential Must have a car for work purposes and hold a UK driving licence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Highbury Hospital Highbury Road Nottingham NG6 9DR Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)