Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Mental Health Community Treatment Team in Central Northumberland .The post will be based at Greenacres in Ashington Northumberland and is a full time role , there is the ability to flexibly consider this as a part time role.
We are interested in appointing a dedicated and committed individual that possesses a desire to work with adult's with mental health and who can demonstrate their ability to engage and work collaboratively with others/partner agencies and understand complex systems in order to support effective pathways.
The post holder 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a small caseload to ensure that communication and emotional literacy needs have been thoroughly assessed and that clients have a comprehensive care plan to meet their individual needs.
The aim of the interventions will be to support the client's independence in their ability to manage their mental health and to also support them/their secondary care team to communicate effectively so that they can deliver optimised care. This may involve therapeutic intervention to assist in skill and knowledge building regarding communicating their mental health needs or working with the secondary care team to adapt care plans.
The post holder 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 from a variety of settings and environments. Liaison with community teams, other organisations, families and carers will be a significant part of this role.
The post holder will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. The post holder will support the continued professional development of the team and advise specifically around communication and emotional literacy.
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular support and supervision will be available and professional supervision will be provided by a Speech and Language Therapist and by the Community Team. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There is an element of travelling involved as part of this post.
Advertising date : 20th March 2025
Closing date : 3rd April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular support and supervision will be available and professional supervision will be provided by a Speech and Language Therapist and by the Community Team. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There is an element of travelling involved as part of this post.
Advertising date : 20th March 2025
Closing date : 3rd April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Registration with HCPC.
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 the community as part of a clinical team
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of Adults with complex mental health conditions and/or challenging behaviour
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking JDR
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs, share knowledge and skills specific to communication to others
- Experience of developing and providing patient-centred, goal-orientated programmes and interventions to meet the specific needs of adults with mental health
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Registration with HCPC.
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 the community as part of a clinical team
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of Adults with complex mental health conditions and/or challenging behaviour
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking JDR
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs, share knowledge and skills specific to communication to others
- Experience of developing and providing patient-centred, goal-orientated programmes and interventions to meet the specific needs of adults with mental health
Desirable
- 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).
