Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive SLT team at St Andrews Healthcare covering the Neuropsychiatry inpatient service at St Andrews Healthcare, Northampton.
We are committed to improving the quality and experience of patients in our care. We are looking for a SLT with some working experience, who is interested in developing their knowledge and skills working in complex neuro-disability and neuro-rehabilitation, and is passionate about advocating for patients with complex mental health and communication needs.
We would also accept applications from newly qualified therapists, who would then have access to a development programme (including post-basic dysphagia training) whilst in post. Please specify this in your application.
Main duties of the job
The SLT service at St Andrews Healthcare is a centralised team, responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable people with their communication and dysphagia needs. Our experienced SLT team provide triage, assessment, and interventions for communication and dysphagia across a number of specialties including women's and men's Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry (e.g. Huntington's Disease, Dementia, Acquired Brain Injury), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability, and CAMHS. Whilst this post is to work in the Neuropsychiatry service, there may be requirements for working in other services in the future.
Successful candidates will provide specialist evidence-based communication and dysphagia input to meet the needs of a complex patient group and support the multidisciplinary approach to holistic, patient-centred care and recovery within a specialty field. They will receive direct support from a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, as well as peer support from other SLTs within the team.
Our vision is to be at the forefront of specialist SLT provisions working within Mental Health. The successful candidate will be pro-active and accountable, and will be involved in ongoing service development projects to help us achieve this goal.
About us
You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare
We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued, and has hope for their future.
Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.
Date posted
13 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,969 to £43,326 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0354-25-0010
Job locations
St. Andrews, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to know more, we warmly welcome an informal discussion with one of our team;
Kim Ferrari, Lead SLT, KJFerrari@stah.org or 01604 616448
For a full job description please contact slpendry@stah.org
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* BSc Speech and Language degree, or equivalent
* HCPC registered and RCSLT membership
* Willingness to attend recognised UK RCSLT dysphagia training or evidence / RCSLT competency sign off to at least Level C.
* RCSLT NQP competency sign off if applicable
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist if applying for specialist role
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* Experience of independently managing a caseload
* Experience of working in a forensic or secure service would be desirable.
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.
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: St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address: St. Andrews, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG
Employer's website: https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)
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