Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
Main area: Secure Division - Specialist Support Team Grade: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (FT) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5) Job ref: 350-SC6776690-B Site: Alexander House Town: Leyland Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/01/2025 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 equality of opportunity in our services and workplace. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We also welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel. Job Overview
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with adults who are autistic or have a learning disability? Join us in enhancing community provision for this population in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The Specialist Community Forensic Team consists of a multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work. You will work across all areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria, liaising with various partner agencies. Working hours are primarily Monday-Friday 9-5pm. Flexible working will be considered. You will be based at Alexander House and will collaborate with Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists. Main Duties of the Job
You will provide high-quality consultation, specialist assessment, and intervention for individuals at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. This includes: Carrying a clinical caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providing person-centred specialist assessment and intervention. Using neurodiversity affirming practices. Contributing to multi-agency formulation and care planning. Formulating reports for various audiences. Providing training and consultation to others. Maintaining clinical care records. Employing excellent communication skills with clients. Working flexibly to gather information for assessments. Utilising Alternative and Augmentative Communication strategies. Qualifications
Professional Speech and Language Therapy Degree (BA/BSc or BMedSci) Up-to-date HCPC Professional Registration Evidence of relevant short courses Post-graduate training in autism, learning disabilities, and/or mental health Knowledge and Skills
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings. Knowledge of SLT assessment and intervention. Willingness to travel across the region. Person Specification
Qualifications
Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc) Registration with HCPC Member of RCSLT Post-graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia Knowledge/Experience
Empowering philosophy and approach Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication Experience in multidisciplinary team settings Driving Licence Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those who demonstrate how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please email recruitment@merseycare.nhs.uk. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure submission to the DBS. Name: Nic McNamara Job title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Email: Nicola.McNamara@merseycare.nhs.uk Telephone: 01772 377960
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Band 6
Main area: Secure Division - Specialist Support Team Grade: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (FT) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5) Job ref: 350-SC6776690-B Site: Alexander House Town: Leyland Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/01/2025 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 equality of opportunity in our services and workplace. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We also welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel. Job Overview
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in working with adults who are autistic or have a learning disability? Join us in enhancing community provision for this population in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The Specialist Community Forensic Team consists of a multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work. You will work across all areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria, liaising with various partner agencies. Working hours are primarily Monday-Friday 9-5pm. Flexible working will be considered. You will be based at Alexander House and will collaborate with Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists. Main Duties of the Job
You will provide high-quality consultation, specialist assessment, and intervention for individuals at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. This includes: Carrying a clinical caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providing person-centred specialist assessment and intervention. Using neurodiversity affirming practices. Contributing to multi-agency formulation and care planning. Formulating reports for various audiences. Providing training and consultation to others. Maintaining clinical care records. Employing excellent communication skills with clients. Working flexibly to gather information for assessments. Utilising Alternative and Augmentative Communication strategies. Qualifications
Professional Speech and Language Therapy Degree (BA/BSc or BMedSci) Up-to-date HCPC Professional Registration Evidence of relevant short courses Post-graduate training in autism, learning disabilities, and/or mental health Knowledge and Skills
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings. Knowledge of SLT assessment and intervention. Willingness to travel across the region. Person Specification
Qualifications
Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc) Registration with HCPC Member of RCSLT Post-graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia Knowledge/Experience
Empowering philosophy and approach Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication Experience in multidisciplinary team settings Driving Licence Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. Only those who demonstrate how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please email recruitment@merseycare.nhs.uk. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure submission to the DBS. Name: Nic McNamara Job title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Email: Nicola.McNamara@merseycare.nhs.uk Telephone: 01772 377960
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