Job SummaryAre you passionate about Speech and Language Therapy in mental health care? As a member of the wards multi disciplinary teams you will provide clinical pathways within our mental health wards to meet the speech, language, communication and eating, drinking, swallowing needs of adults accessing the wards to achieve person centred outcomes. Your collaborative work with the MDT will include identifying and enabling skills and knowledge to ensure the SLC/EDS needs of the service users are recognised and accommodated as part of their holistic care.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 5-Band 6 development post 1.0 FTE Speech and Language Therapist at Guild Forensic Inpatient Hospital. The Unit has 164 beds over 13 wards; the unit undertakes specialist assessments and interventions for both male and female service users. We also have three wards dedicated to men with an Acquired Brain Injury. The hospital is an established service at the forefront of forensic care, within pleasant rural surroundings and a staff group committed to effective multi-disciplinary collaboration and the delivery of high-quality care to the service user group.
We are looking for a Speech & Language Therapist who is enthusiastic about working in mental health with excellent communication skills to develop sound clinical assessment skills and who strives to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will have good workload management skills and a compassionate approach to patients.
Main Duties of the JobAs a Speech and Language Therapist for Mental Health Services you will have responsibility for delivering evidence-based clinical care in this specialty, particularly across the multi-disciplinary team within the service. You will be joining an established Speech and Language Therapist in the setting and will have opportunity for shadowing, case discussion and support on a regular basis.
The successful candidate will offer comprehensive SaLT assessments and interventions, provide training opportunities, and enable shared decision making on the wards. Developing a strong understanding of the importance of communication for people experiencing mental health issues and advising the multi-disciplinary team will be a key part of this role
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be a Speech and Language Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our substantial Allied Health Professionals workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent services and putting service users at the centre of our work.
About UsLSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- BA/ BSc/ MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Licence to practice (RCSLT)
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery
- Basic knowledge of clinical assessments that may apply to adults in a mental health setting
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, including record keeping and confidentiality
ExperienceEssential- Experience of decision making in Speech & Language Therapy contexts
- Show initiative, enthusiasm and motivation for excellence and the development of self
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation and listening
- Well-developed presentation skills-written and verbal
- Good IT literacy
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
