Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and intervene with individuals who have speech, language, and communication needs. The role involves providing comprehensive assessments, delivering communication strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mental health services within corrections. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience working with mental health or complex needs. This position is pivotal in improving the well-being of service users.

Qualifications

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy, especially with service users in mental health or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.
• Deliver communication advice and strategies in relevant format to individuals and their supporters.
• Offer meaningful therapy input where appropriate.
• Raise awareness and improve workforce knowledge and skills in SLC needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and key agencies.

Job description

Overview

The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs and swallowing. The role is an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team within the wider Health and Justice SLT.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.
• Deliver communication advice and strategies in relevant format to individuals and their supporters.
• Offer meaningful therapy input where appropriate.
• Raise awareness and improve workforce knowledge and skills in SLC needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, key agencies, prison teams, Alcohol and Drug Recovery agencies, Education and Employment services and Probation.

Qualifications & Experience

A degree in Speech and Language Therapy and significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy, especially with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.

About the Trust

The Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serves County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help, working in partnership with patients, communities and partners to improve mental health well‑being in the region.