Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Inpatient Mental Health)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide assessment and intervention for patients with communication difficulties. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, commitment to flexible working, and access to a generous NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexibility in working hours

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within mental health would be beneficial.
• Ability to travel independently across hospital sites in Derbyshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for patients with communication difficulties.
• Consult and liaise with colleagues and external professionals.
• Provision of training on SLT specific topics.
• Manage and prioritize own caseload independently.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Responsibilities

• Assessment and intervention for patients with eating, drinking, swallowing and communication difficulties arising from mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions including physical health, progressive neuro and neurodevelopmental.
• Consultation and liaison with MDT colleagues, carers and external professionals to promote best patient care.
• Provision of training on SLT specific topics.
• Independent management and prioritisation of own caseload.

Qualifications

Experience of working within mental health would be beneficial. However, the role would also suit SLTs who have experience with older adult, acute or neurodevelopmental caseloads as you will be supported to develop your skills in this specialist clinical area.

Working across our hospital sites in Derbyshire is essential to the role, so appointable candidates must be able to travel independently.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible.
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• Health service discounts and online benefits.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

Contact

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.