Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Development Post
Band 6-7 Development Post
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy - Prison Services Grade: Band 6-7 Development Post Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday - office hours) Job ref: 350-SC6586224-C Site: HMP Liverpool, Town: Liverpool Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Job Overview
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is the health provider for the delivery of an Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) within HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse. The service is designed to support the holistic mental health needs of our client group in partnership with other Health providers and HMPPS colleagues. HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse are both Category B, male only, local prisons in the Liverpool area. The services provide individual, and soon will provide group-based interventions, based on the needs of the population. The service is developing and will adopt the biopsychological model to inform practice and tailor interventions accordingly. Main Duties of the Job
We are now recruiting a full-time Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to work across both sites at HMP Altcourse and HMP Liverpool. The successful post-holder will contribute to the effective ongoing delivery of the SaLT service within HMP Liverpool and will lead on the development of the SaLT service at HMP Altcourse. The post holder will have clinical and leadership elements within their role and should have considerable experience of working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations. Working for Our Organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
To provide high quality consultation, specialist assessment and intervention of speech, language and communication needs. To support the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service and strive for continuous improvement. To take a lead on and provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have complex needs. This role will be integrated in the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person-centred care. Person Specification
Qualifications
Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HPC Registered with the HPC – License to practice Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master’s level or equivalent Experiential training which demonstrates highly specialist skills in specialist area Evidence of leadership / management training Membership of relevant special interest groups Postgraduate certificate in speciality Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Knowledge and Experience
Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention Proven ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own complex caseload. Experience of working with highly complex cases Evidence of experience of: Multi-disciplinary team working Leading in service projects Developing and leading training of others and Language Therapists Values
Accountability Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills Excellent analytical and reflection skills Excellent presentation skills written and verbal Able to work independently recognising own limits Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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Band 6-7 Development Post
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy - Prison Services Grade: Band 6-7 Development Post Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday - office hours) Job ref: 350-SC6586224-C Site: HMP Liverpool, Town: Liverpool Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Job Overview
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is the health provider for the delivery of an Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) within HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse. The service is designed to support the holistic mental health needs of our client group in partnership with other Health providers and HMPPS colleagues. HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse are both Category B, male only, local prisons in the Liverpool area. The services provide individual, and soon will provide group-based interventions, based on the needs of the population. The service is developing and will adopt the biopsychological model to inform practice and tailor interventions accordingly. Main Duties of the Job
We are now recruiting a full-time Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to work across both sites at HMP Altcourse and HMP Liverpool. The successful post-holder will contribute to the effective ongoing delivery of the SaLT service within HMP Liverpool and will lead on the development of the SaLT service at HMP Altcourse. The post holder will have clinical and leadership elements within their role and should have considerable experience of working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations. Working for Our Organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
To provide high quality consultation, specialist assessment and intervention of speech, language and communication needs. To support the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service and strive for continuous improvement. To take a lead on and provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have complex needs. This role will be integrated in the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person-centred care. Person Specification
Qualifications
Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HPC Registered with the HPC – License to practice Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master’s level or equivalent Experiential training which demonstrates highly specialist skills in specialist area Evidence of leadership / management training Membership of relevant special interest groups Postgraduate certificate in speciality Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Knowledge and Experience
Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention Proven ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own complex caseload. Experience of working with highly complex cases Evidence of experience of: Multi-disciplinary team working Leading in service projects Developing and leading training of others and Language Therapists Values
Accountability Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills Excellent analytical and reflection skills Excellent presentation skills written and verbal Able to work independently recognising own limits Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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