Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is offering a full-time position that spans community and inpatient services, focusing on supporting individuals with complex needs. The role involves assessment, consultation, and direct support to enhance community engagement and rehabilitation pathways. Candidates with experience in mental health and neurodevelopmental disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with patients having intellectual and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Understanding of mental health services, particularly forensic services.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• Support service users in the community aiming for least restrictive environments.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and recovery pathways in inpatient settings.

Job description

Job Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting full‑time position that spans two closely integrated services: the Oxleensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disability (FIND) Community Team and the inpatient forensic service at the Bracton Centre. This role is equally divided between the two services, with 18.75 hours per week dedicated to each.

About the FIND Community Team

The Oxleas FIND Team plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals transitioning from inpatient forensic settings back into the community. The team delivers specialist assessment, treatment, and consultation to support the safe and clinically appropriate reintegration of individuals with complex needs. The primary aim is to ensure a well‑coordinated, person‑centred pathway from secure care to community living.

About the Bracton Centre Inpatient Forensic Service

Located in Kent, the Bracton Centre offers a comprehensive range of specialist forensic mental health services for adults aged 18‑65. The dual‑service role offers a rich opportunity to contribute to both community‑based and inpatient forensic mental health services, while also being part of a forward‑thinking partnership driving innovation across South London.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, intervention, and consultation for individuals with intellectual and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities involved in the criminal justice system or presenting with forensic risk.
• In the community arm, work proactively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support service users in the least restrictive environments possible, focusing on risk reduction, communication accessibility, and meaningful community engagement.
• In the inpatient component at Bracton Centre, support individuals through their rehabilitation and recovery pathways, contribute to risk assessments, care planning, and discharge preparations.

Part‑time Availability

Part‑time hours can be considered based on the candidate’s experience and availability.