Job summary Are you interested in working in an inpatient Mental Health setting as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, whilst being supported to develop your skills to transition into a band 7 post as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist? If so, this is the job for youWe currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and LanguageTherapist to assess, manage and support service users' communication anddysphagia needs within the Mental Health Care Division in the inpatient setting at Hartley Hospital in Southport, Merseyside.Upon completion of an agreed development programme and successfuldemonstration of competencies, the successful applicant will be promoted to the band 7 position. We aim to provide the best Person-Centred care and we put Quality and Safety at the heart of everything we do. We meet regularly for peer support, clinical supervision, team meetings and journal club.You will offer assessment and treatment to 2 wards at Hartley Hospital in Southport -complex care/ older adults with mental health needs, and the acute adult MH ward. You will also work alongside an experienced Band 7 SALT at Clock View Hospital (Liverpool L9), enabling you to experience SALT delivery in a variety of mental health care inpatient settings. This will provide you with opportunities for joint working and regular clinical supervision to support your skills development and ensure achievement of competencies to progress to band 7 status. Main duties of the job Dysphagia assessment and intervention Communication assessment and intervention Participate in Quality Improvement Activity / Service Evaluation/Audit Integral member of the MDT About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC6071077-D Job locations Hartley Hospital 1b Curzon Road Southport PR8 6PL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for full details of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for full details of this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HPC Registered with the HPC - License to practice Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's level or equivalent Experiential training which demonstrates highly specialist skills in specialist area Evidence of management training Evidence of leadership training Membership of relevant special interest groups Desirable Post graduate certificate in speciality Postgraduate Dysphagia qualification / competencies Postgraduate Dysphagia qualification / competencies Knowledge/ Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and interventions Proven ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own complex caseload. Experience of working with highly complex cases, such as progressive illness and rare conditions Evidence of experience of: Multi disciplinary team working Leading in service projects Developing and leading training of others and Language Therapists Advanced knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit Understands the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group Understands the standards of record keeping Understands confidentiality as relating to the NHS Desirable Experience of being a Clinical Educator Experience of providing supervision to staff members Experience of facilitating groups Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology Experience of delivering/developing training to staff/carers Student training Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including, listening and empathy skills Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent analytical and reflection skills Well-developed concentration skills. Excellent presentation skills written and verbal Excellent organizational skills Prioritisation and time management Skills Good Auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe phonetically Able to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities Able to work independently recognising own limits Flexible and able to cope with change Learns from experience and willing to adapt accordingly, including learning new skills Able to critically appraise research Articles Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HPC Registered with the HPC - License to practice Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's level or equivalent Experiential training which demonstrates highly specialist skills in specialist area Evidence of management training Evidence of leadership training Membership of relevant special interest groups Desirable Post graduate certificate in speciality Postgraduate Dysphagia qualification / competencies Postgraduate Dysphagia qualification / competencies Knowledge/ Experience Essential Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and interventions Proven ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own complex caseload. Experience of working with highly complex cases, such as progressive illness and rare conditions Evidence of experience of: Multi disciplinary team working Leading in service projects Developing and leading training of others and Language Therapists Advanced knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit Understands the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group Understands the standards of record keeping Understands confidentiality as relating to the NHS Desirable Experience of being a Clinical Educator Experience of providing supervision to staff members Experience of facilitating groups Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology Experience of delivering/developing training to staff/carers Student training Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including, listening and empathy skills Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent analytical and reflection skills Well-developed concentration skills. Excellent presentation skills written and verbal Excellent organizational skills Prioritisation and time management Skills Good Auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe phonetically Able to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities Able to work independently recognising own limits Flexible and able to cope with change Learns from experience and willing to adapt accordingly, including learning new skills Able to critically appraise research Articles Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others 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). 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. 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Hartley Hospital 1b Curzon Road Southport PR8 6PL Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)