Speech and Language therapist

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide assessment and intervention for individuals with speech, language, and communication needs within a prison setting. The candidate must hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, possess significant experience in mental health, and pass Prison Vetting. The role offers financial benefits upon joining and after completing years of service, along with a supportive environment to foster professional growth.

Benefits

£1,500 upon joining the Trust

£750 after year 1

£750 after year 2

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy with complex needs.
• Must pass Prison Vetting (UK residency for at least 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for individuals with speech and language needs.
• Work as part of the Prison Mental Health team.
• Provide high quality advice to key agencies.

Skills

Assessment and intervention in speech therapy

Experience in mental health

Communication strategies

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs / swallowing.
• Work as an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team working across a range of prisons.
• Provide communication advice and strategies in relevant formats to individuals and their supporters.
• Raise awareness and improve workforce knowledge and skills in SLC needs.
• Provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.

Objectives

• Provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.
• Work as an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
• Operate within a robust clinical operating framework.
• Provide high quality advice to key agencies and prison teams including mental health, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery agencies, Education and Employment services and Probation.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy, including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.
• Must pass Prison Vetting (requires residing in UK for at least the past 3 years).
• Visa sponsorship available for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility.

Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Benefits

• £1,500 upon joining the Trust.
• £750 after year 1.
• £750 after year 2.

Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that month.