Specialist Speech and language Therapist

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership; Alderley Edge; Remote; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week) based at Alderley Edge. The role involves SLT assessment and intervention for patients with complex mental health needs and neurodivergence within low secure services, with close MDT collaboration.

The post requires HCPC registration and a degree in SLT, with experience in mental health and neurodevelopmental contexts.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in SLT and HCPC registration are required.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health.
• DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R training is desirable.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses is required.

Aufgaben

• Use structured and unstructured assessment methods to gain an understanding of service users' language and communication skills.
• Develop communication plans for service users and support staff to implement these effectively.
• Support the implementation of the autism strategy within the service.

Kenntnisse

Person centred care

Mental Health Act knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Report writing

Ausbildung

Degree in SLT

HCPC registration

Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses

DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R trained

Jobbeschreibung

Specialist Speech and language Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Specialist Speech and language Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week) Job ref 373-SMH2630-D RR

Site Alderley Unit. Soss Moss Site. Nether Alderley. Cheshire SK10 4UJ Town Alderley Edge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This job is as a Specialist Speech Therapist working within the therapies team for low secure services. The post holder will work across 2 wards covering 26 beds and will provide SLT assessment and intervention strategies for a range of patients with complex mental health needs and neurodivergence. Close link with the MDT will be vital along with positive and meaningful engagement with patients.

Main duties of the job

Use structured and unstructured assessment methods to gain an understanding of service users' language and communication skills.

Develop communication plans for all service users and support staff to implement these effectively.

Support the implementation of the autism strategy within the service.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in SLT
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses
• DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R trained

Knowledge & Expertise

• Knowledge and understanding of person centred care
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (e.g. MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role within it
• Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, and input in complex intervention plans
• Ability to produce reports and guidelines
• Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care

Experience

• Experience of working with people with mental health issues/learning disabilities/autism services
• Experience of providing supervision to others
• Direct experience of working with service users with complex needs alongside, or with supervision, from a more specialist SLT
• Awareness of current mental health agenda at both a national and local level
• Awareness of relevant legislation , national policy and best practice guidance
• Bed based experience
• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Experience of delivering training

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Kate Sharp Job title Lead Occupational Therapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07584557551 Additional information

Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT,finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?

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