Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week.
The
Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for learning disability and Autism have an
exciting job opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our
service as part of an exciting pilot within the All Age Community Forensic
Services SLT pathway.
The FOLS
LDA service is available to people over 18 with a diagnosis of learning
disability and/or autism who have offended or are at risk of offending across
West Yorkshire. The
service consists of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who provide a
formulation driven, trauma informed and strengths-based approach to risk
management. The team offer risk assessment, direct therapeutic interventions and
support patients transitioning out of secure settings, as well as consultation,
advice, supervision and training to relevant services and partners.
This
post is suitable for a Band 5 SLT who has experience and confidence to work
with people with LD and ASD or forensics. The post is also suitable for a more
experienced SLT interested in developing their skills and specialism within
forensics, learning disabilities and Autism. There is
the opportunity for a Band 5-6 developmental post, whereby support would be provided to progress
through a competency framework.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting opportunity for a SLT, ideally with some experience working with
learning disabilities, Autism and mental health. You
would work as part of an MDT alongside partner agencies to keep people safe,
promoting communication and independence.
The
post holder will provide a specialist communication service, using expert
skills to assess, advise and provide appropriate group and individual interventions
to ensure individuals communication strengths and challenges and recognised,
supported and maximised. There will be opportunities for involvement in service
development. Dysphagia is not a requirement of the role.
The work will be undertaken in a variety of settings within
community, secure and inpatient settings. The post holder will liaise
effectively with all relevant professionals, carers, and family members to
ensure the communication needs of each individual are recognised and supported.
We are looking for a
flexible, confident, enthusiastic, and proactive SLT.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working with service users within community
settings as part of the Forensic Outreach and Liasion Service for learning
disabilities (FOLS LD). They will also
provide support to Speech and Language therapists in other localities providing
support and advice where required.
The post holder will work effectively as part of the community team,
supporting individuals who are or at risk of being in contact with the criminal
justice system or hospital settings.
The post holder will identify the clinical priorities at both an
operational and strategic level for Speech and Language Therapy for this
service user group.
The postholder will work
effectively as part of the MDT to provide highly specialist assessment,
therapy, advice and support to adults with learning
disabilities and/or autism, who have specific needs in relation to their
communication.
The post-holder independently assesses,
diagnoses and manages the communication, in particular those with the most
complex difficulties, including those with challenging behaviour, to maximise
appropriate health and social benefits. It may also include the management of
service users for whom English is not the first spoken language.
As a member of the community forensic
MDT, the post holder provides an
effective and responsive service working alongside other team members to meet
the needs of individuals.
The post-holder provides both direct
and indirect intervention, consultation, advice and support; working within a
multi-disciplinary model in order to ensure that the inter-agency needs of
service users are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working with service users within community
settings as part of the Forensic Outreach and Liasion Service for learning
disabilities (FOLS LD). They will also
provide support to Speech and Language therapists in other localities providing
support and advice where required.
The post holder will work effectively as part of the community team,
supporting individuals who are or at risk of being in contact with the criminal
justice system or hospital settings.
The post holder will identify the clinical priorities at both an
operational and strategic level for Speech and Language Therapy for this
service user group.
The postholder will work
effectively as part of the MDT to provide highly specialist assessment,
therapy, advice and support to adults with learning
disabilities and/or autism, who have specific needs in relation to their
communication.
The post-holder independently assesses,
diagnoses and manages the communication, in particular those with the most
complex difficulties, including those with challenging behaviour, to maximise
appropriate health and social benefits. It may also include the management of
service users for whom English is not the first spoken language.
As a member of the community forensic
MDT, the post holder provides an
effective and responsive service working alongside other team members to meet
the needs of individuals.
The post-holder provides both direct
and indirect intervention, consultation, advice and support; working within a
multi-disciplinary model in order to ensure that the inter-agency needs of
service users are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or relevant equivalent overseas qualification.
- Current, valid HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as a Speech and Language Therapist including in a relevant clinical field (i.e. learning disability and/or Autism, Forensics).
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a variety of health, social care and residential settings.
- Experience of supervision of therapy staff and students.
- Evidence of training others e.g. other health and social care staff.
Training.
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Documented evidence of continuing practice and professional development.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability and/or Autism.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
- Knowledge and application of current best practice in Speech and Language Therapy and adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities.
- Attendance at clinical excellence networks.
- Knowledge and evidence of multi-professional, multi-agency working.
- Knowledge of legislation/guidance relevant to clinical practice.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to carry out audits, research and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals.
- Values contribution of others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Desirable
- Show creativity in working to meet the needs of people with a learning disability.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or relevant equivalent overseas qualification.
- Current, valid HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as a Speech and Language Therapist including in a relevant clinical field (i.e. learning disability and/or Autism, Forensics).
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a variety of health, social care and residential settings.
- Experience of supervision of therapy staff and students.
- Evidence of training others e.g. other health and social care staff.
Training.
Essential
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Documented evidence of continuing practice and professional development.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability and/or Autism.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
- Knowledge and application of current best practice in Speech and Language Therapy and adults with Autism and/or learning disabilities.
- Attendance at clinical excellence networks.
- Knowledge and evidence of multi-professional, multi-agency working.
- Knowledge of legislation/guidance relevant to clinical practice.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to carry out audits, research and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- An understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals.
- Values contribution of others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Desirable
- Show creativity in working to meet the needs of people with a learning disability.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
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).
