Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the North London Forensic Service to lead the speech and language therapy service within HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Although previous experience of working within prisons is not essential, a willingness to embrace the unique challenges of working within an environment with a diverse and disadvantaged client group will be required.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of the work will be to lead on the development of the Neurodevelopmental pathway, and to provide assessments & interventions for people with communication needs. The post holder will also be responsible for the production of accessible information and the delivery of communication training for non-speech and language therapy colleagues. The successful applicant will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team comprising of a range of mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, occupational therapists, psychologists and mental health nurses.
Please note, due to prison security vetting requirements, oversees applicants are not eligible to apply. Band 6/7 preceptorships will also be considered.
For an informal discussion about the role or for more information, please contact Dr Natasha Sarkissian, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Therapy Lead for Prisons via email at natashasarkissian@nhs.net
About us
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description/person specification attachments for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description/person specification attachments for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Health and Care Professions Council registration.
Desirable
- Post-qualifying education in areas relevant to the post including learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and mental health in forensic settings.
- Trained in the ADOS/ADI-R
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear evidence to demonstrate specialist experience and the acquisition of clinical skills for working with people with mental health conditions, learning disability and autism.
- Experience of teaching and training others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within professional settings.
- Experience of providing supervision to students, trainees or more junior SLTs
Desirable
- Experience of working within a prison service or the wider criminal justice system
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information.
- Ability to communicate findings from assessment to service users, and members of the multi-disciplinary team / other professionals.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, engaging and approachable and can work quickly and responsively with both service users and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as under supervision and with colleagues.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and the ability to manage this.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Health and Care Professions Council registration.
Desirable
- Post-qualifying education in areas relevant to the post including learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and mental health in forensic settings.
- Trained in the ADOS/ADI-R
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear evidence to demonstrate specialist experience and the acquisition of clinical skills for working with people with mental health conditions, learning disability and autism.
- Experience of teaching and training others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within professional settings.
- Experience of providing supervision to students, trainees or more junior SLTs
Desirable
- Experience of working within a prison service or the wider criminal justice system
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information.
- Ability to communicate findings from assessment to service users, and members of the multi-disciplinary team / other professionals.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, engaging and approachable and can work quickly and responsively with both service users and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as under supervision and with colleagues.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and the ability to manage this.
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).
