Forensic Speech & Language Therapist — Prison MDT Lead

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support the development of therapy provision within a young offenders prison. The role involves working as part of an Integrated Mental Health Team, providing assessments and treatment plans for service users to enhance communication skills. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in mental health settings. A commitment to professional development and collaborative practice is essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within mental health settings.
• Ability to manage own caseload autonomously.
• Competence in conducting speech and language assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with service users to improve communication skills.
• Provide assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members.

Skills

Speech and language assessments

Communication skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support the development of therapy provision within a young offenders prison. The role involves working as part of an Integrated Mental Health Team, providing assessments and treatment plans for service users to enhance communication skills. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in mental health settings. A commitment to professional development and collaborative practice is essential.