Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Families, Young People, Childrens and Learning Disability (FYPCLDA) Directorate for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within two of our inpatient settings.

The successful candidate will work across two wards, both based at the Glenfield Hospital Site.

The Beacon Unit (CAMHS) is a diverse in-patient setting for children and young people.

Welford Ward is a 15 bedded Eating Disorder Unit which cares for adults with severe Anorexia Nervosa from across the East Midlands.

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and skilled specialist, who brings excellent team working and energy for transformation and delivery of service to children, young people and adults with speech, language, communication and needs (SLCN).

Contact Details: Nicola Brewin, nicola.brewin@nhs.net , 0116 225 2557

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and advice on intervention with adults and young people presenting with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN), a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health needs, eating disorders and associated behaviour challenges within inpatient settings.

You will scope, plan, implement and evaluate the Speech and Language Therapy offer to the inpatient area in collaboration with the MDTs, patients and families in line with NICE guidance and best practice models.

You will work closely with other clinical specialists, clinical leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, working alongside multi-agency partners to meet the diverse health needs of the population.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bennion Centre

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bennion Centre

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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