Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Healthcare Care team at HMP Eastwood Park, a female prison based in South Gloucestershire.

This is a brand new, rare opportunity to join the team, delivering a comprehensive speech and language therapy service to your own caseload within the prison. This role offers flexibility regarding days worked, and you will deliver 4 clinic sessions per week. 

Hours

This is a part time role, working 18.75 hours per week over 2 days. Days and shifts will be discussed at interview.

Salary

For this part time role, youll receive an annual salary up to 49,770 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As our new Speech and Language Therapist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Deliver a comprehensive speech and language therapy service within the prison
• Deliver comprehensive, specialist assessments to patients, with diagnosis in all aspects of communication - language, speech, voice, fluency, eating and drinking
• Ensure that care is personalised to each patient in your caseload
• Provide clinical leadership for the Speech and Language pathway within the prison

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays (pro rata)
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

As our new Speech and Language Therapist, you will have:

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree, or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working as a Speech and Language therapist in a large, multi-disciplinary team
• Health Professions Council - License to Practice 

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Healthcare Care team at HMP Eastwood Park, a female prison based in South Gloucestershire.

This is a brand new, rare opportunity to join the team, delivering a comprehensive speech and language therapy service to your own caseload within the prison. This role offers flexibility regarding days worked, and you will deliver 4 clinic sessions per week. 

Hours

This is a part time role, working 18.75 hours per week over 2 days. Days and shifts will be discussed at interview.

Salary

For this part time role, youll receive an annual salary up to 49,770 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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