Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Criminal Justice

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a specialist speech and language therapist in Gloucester to provide assessments, advice, and training within the criminal justice system. The role involves attending various settings, working autonomously, and connecting with referral agencies to develop care pathways for vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting speech and language assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a delegated caseload.
• Competence in developing care pathways for vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Attend police stations, custody suites, community settings, and magistrates' courts for assessments.
• Work closely with referring agencies within the criminal justice system.
• Deliver training on speech, language, and communication to criminal justice staff.

Skills

Speech and language assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

• To attend police stations, custody suites, community settings and magistrates' courts and provide specialist speech and language assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals of all ages, where a potential vulnerability has been identified.
• To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation.
• To deliver specialist speech, language and communication training to criminal justice staff.
• To work autonomously, with an ability to organise and manage your own time with a delegated caseload.