Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Merseycare; Leyland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves providing high-quality assessment and intervention, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective person-centred care. With a focus on neurodiversity and a strengths-based approach, you will make a significant impact on the lives of those at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported through continuous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration required.
• Experience in autism and learning disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred Speech and Language Therapy for adults at risk.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and Intervention

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Neurodiversity Practices

Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Education

Professional Speech and Language Therapy Degree (BA/BSc or BMedSci)

HCPC Professional Registration

Postgraduate training in autism or learning disabilities

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area: Secure Division - Specialist Support Team

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (FT)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5)

Job ref: 350-SC6776690-B

Site: Alexander House

Town: Leyland

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals that are under-represented in our workforce. We also welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel.

Job Overview

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with adults who are autistic or who have a learning disability? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service development in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region?

The Specialist Community Forensic Team has been commissioned to work with key stakeholders and partner agencies to enhance community provision for people who are autistic or have a learning disability.

The team consists of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work. You will work across all areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria and liaise with various partner agencies. As a developing service, there is likely to be an investment across disciplines in relation to CPD activity and further relevant qualifications.

Working hours are primarily Monday-Friday 9-5pm. Flexible working will be considered for all roles. You will be based at Alexander House.

Main Duties of the Job

You will provide high-quality consultation, specialist assessment, and intervention to deliver effective person-centred Speech and Language Therapy services for individuals who have come into contact with or are at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Carrying a Speech and Language Therapy clinical caseload of adults with a learning disability and/or autistic adults.
2. Providing person-centred specialist assessment and intervention.
3. Using neurodiversity affirming practices and a strengths-based model.
4. Contributing to multiagency formulation and care planning.
5. Formulating reports to explain communication needs and therapeutic interventions.
6. Providing advice, training, and consultation to others.
7. Maintaining clinical care records in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
8. Employing excellent communication skills with clients.
9. Working flexibly and creatively to collate information for assessment.
10. Using and advising on Alternative and Augmentative Communication strategies.
11. Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues from other clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Professional Speech and Language Therapy Degree (BA/BSc or BMedSci).
• Up-to-date HCPC Professional Registration.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses in the specialist field.
• Postgraduate training and experience in autism, learning disabilities, and/or mental health.

Knowledge and Skills

• Significant experience working with adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and/or adults with mental health needs.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of SLT assessment and intervention relevant to the client group.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the Cheshire and Merseyside region.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria for the role in the person specification.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.