Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the HMP Northumberland Mental Health Team. The role involves providing assessment and intervention for individuals with speech, language, and communication needs in a prison environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience working with individuals with mental health challenges. The position offers strong peer support and development opportunities within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Sponsorship for Health and Care Worker visa

Comprehensive peer support and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health or learning disabilities.
• Significant experience providing assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work within a clinical operating framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments of SLCN for referred individuals.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in the prison setting.
• Provide high-quality advice to prison staff and services.

Skills

Assessment of SLCN

Intervention strategies

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication advice

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention for individuals with speech, language, communication needs, and swallowing difficulties.

To work as an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team working across various prisons.

To work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies in relevant formats.

To raise awareness and enhance the workforce's knowledge and skills in SLC needs.

To provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.

Objectives:

1. To provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.
2. To work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
3. To operate within a robust clinical operating framework.
4. To provide high-quality advice to key agencies and prison teams, including mental health services, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery services, Education and Employment services, and Probation.

About Our Organisation:

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Our teams work across the spectrum from education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, partnering with patients, communities, and partners to ensure safety, understanding, and compassionate care.

We are committed to listening to and involving those in our care, their families, and carers, working together towards better mental health.

Our goal is to improve regional wellbeing through innovative approaches and community connections, ensuring accessible mental health care for all.

Additional Information:

We offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to eligibility. Please review the relevant visa guidance on GOV.UK.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to a smoke-free environment and the protection of staff, service users, and visitors.

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the HMP Northumberland Mental Health Team, a Category C men's prison.

The service provides assessment and treatment within the prison setting.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic SLT service within TEWV, with peer support, supervision, CPD opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

The role requires a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and significant experience working with individuals with mental health or learning disabilities and complex needs.

The position is subject to Prison vetting.

We aim to ensure a positive onboarding experience, with two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays.