Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding career working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities in the North East of England?
Are you a qualified, experienced and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist?
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to work into the Learning Disability pathway within the Secure Care Service.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual, with specialist clinical experience in learning disability and/or autism, or in secure care settings, who will be able to oversee the clinical work we provide into the learning disability pathway. This includes work into both secure wards and community settings. The base for this post will be at Northgate Hospital in Morpeth, Northumberland.
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of speech and language therapy within this service, whilst providing excellent, high quality input. They will be managed and supervised by the Clinical Lead SALT for Secure Care, who holds responsibility for all pathways within the secure care service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated support for communication; providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation as required.
They will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex issues. Liaison with secure care inpatient teams, community services and partner organisations will also form a key part of this role.
They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to speech and language therapy, to other members of the team including stakeholders.
They will contribute to, write and review care plans and provide high quality patient centred care, with an emphasis on understanding and reducing restrictive practice. They will have a varied caseload and will work closely with the clinical lead for the team. They will be responsible for guiding and supervising other SALT's or SALT assistants working within the learning disability pathway.
In addition to clinical work there is an expectation that the successful candidate will taking on project management and some leadership work, to support the development of the learning disability pathway in secure care, under the supervision and guidance of the Clinical Lead SALT.
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals with different levels of qualifications and clinical knowledge and experience to join our team.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts' supervision and continuing professional development process.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
A post-qualification in dysphagia assessment and management is desirable, but not essential for this post.
You will be required to travel as part of the role.
Advertising date : 6th June 2023
Closing date : 20th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
A post-qualification in dysphagia assessment and management is desirable, but not essential for this post.
You will be required to travel as part of the role.
Advertising date : 6th June 2023
Closing date : 20th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and HCPC registered
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- CPD to Masters level equivalence
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Specialist communication skills, considering a variety of strategies to support adults with complex communication/cognitive needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
Desirable
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at post graduate level as a speech and language therapist with a similar patient group
- Commitment to and experience of partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of working within a locked, secure environment as part of a clinical team where risk management is paramount
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- A qualification in dysphagia or commitment to attain this qualification and practice in this clinical area
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Understanding and skills to provide assessment and treatment in dysphagia
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and HCPC registered
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- CPD to Masters level equivalence
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Specialist communication skills, considering a variety of strategies to support adults with complex communication/cognitive needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
Desirable
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at post graduate level as a speech and language therapist with a similar patient group
- Commitment to and experience of partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of working within a locked, secure environment as part of a clinical team where risk management is paramount
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- A qualification in dysphagia or commitment to attain this qualification and practice in this clinical area
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Understanding and skills to provide assessment and treatment in dysphagia
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
