Job summary
Are you a newly qualified practitioner, or an experienced Band 5?
Are you interested in gaining experience in speech, language, communication and dysphagia management as we have a great opportunity for you!
We can offer the chance to work towards gaining your RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies (Levels A & B/ foundation/proficient), developing your skills in dysphagia management and in complex speech, language and communication difficulties.
You don't need to have previous mental health experience as we will provide comprehensive in-house training.
You will be guided in building your confidence and competence across a diverse caseload; including mental health conditions, dementia, learning disabilities, and neuro-divergent profiles.
You will work within our multidisciplinary team, including Dietitians and Physiotherapists as well as the ward staff.
You will have the opportunity to supervise speech and language therapy students, and apprentices.
Whether you are starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, we will support your journey every step of the way.
Main duties of the job
Physical Health Allied Health Professions Team works within mental health units with patients who present with an acute mental health crisis. Patients who have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act are admitted to mental health hospitals for a period of assessment and treatment of their mental health diagnosis. During their admission the AHP Team are able to offer support with their physical health concerns.
The successful candidate would be able to:
Able to work independently in own designated caseload
Able to manage timekeeping, caseload and travel around sites (if necessary)
Be an active part of the team, including SLTs, Physio and Dietetics, and support the needs of the team.
To provide care across the three boroughs covered by the Trust which are Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith and Fulham.
To contribute to the multi-professional training within the Trust.
To contribute to service development initiatives e.g. QI projects.
Work collaboratively with a wide MDT
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Task
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Some experience working with communication and swallowing difficulties with adult and elderly populations
- Managing caseload of an area/ward including daily communication/interaction with all relevant parties with support from a senior member of staff.
- Application of a variety of outcome measures & assessments
- Using an electronic patient record system
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about common mental health conditions
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about adults with communication difficulties.
Desirable
- Working with service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Undertaken or participated in a service delivery project, quality improvement project or audit
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about adults with dysphagia.
- Knowledge and application of Augmentative and Alternative Communication principles.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments across swallowing and communication disorders
- Accurate and concise written and verbal communication skills with compliance to regulatory patient record keeping
- IT literacy and presentation skills (including Microsoft, word and PowerPoint)
- How to work in a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, respectful and constructive way using Trust Values.
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
- Ability to effectively recognise and manage clinical and non-clinical complications and risks.
- Ability to formulate clear problem lists, treatment plans and goals.
- Proven time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own caseload
- Evidence of developing skills in motivating and effecting complex behaviour change in service users.
- Evidence of good initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Able to travel independently across relevant sites
- Understanding own personal learning needs and actively participating in Personal Development Programme
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Person Specification
Task
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Some experience working with communication and swallowing difficulties with adult and elderly populations
- Managing caseload of an area/ward including daily communication/interaction with all relevant parties with support from a senior member of staff.
- Application of a variety of outcome measures & assessments
- Using an electronic patient record system
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about common mental health conditions
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about adults with communication difficulties.
Desirable
- Working with service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Undertaken or participated in a service delivery project, quality improvement project or audit
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge about adults with dysphagia.
- Knowledge and application of Augmentative and Alternative Communication principles.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments across swallowing and communication disorders
- Accurate and concise written and verbal communication skills with compliance to regulatory patient record keeping
- IT literacy and presentation skills (including Microsoft, word and PowerPoint)
- How to work in a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, respectful and constructive way using Trust Values.
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
- Ability to effectively recognise and manage clinical and non-clinical complications and risks.
- Ability to formulate clear problem lists, treatment plans and goals.
- Proven time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own caseload
- Evidence of developing skills in motivating and effecting complex behaviour change in service users.
- Evidence of good initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Able to travel independently across relevant sites
- Understanding own personal learning needs and actively participating in Personal Development Programme
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
