Senior SLT: Forensic & Learning Disability Specialist

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for a fixed-term contract to improve mental health care services. Candidates will assess and provide interventions for service users in the community, while also mentoring junior staff. This role requires a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, relevant professional registration, and strong clinical skills. Competitive salary and supportive work culture included.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional development

Opportunities for apprenticeships and training

Qualifications

• Clear evidence of specialist experience and clinical skills for working with people with mental health conditions and/or learning disability.
• Experience of teaching and training others using a variety of complex multi-media materials.
• Experience of working within mental health, CAMHS, secure care, or learning disability environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide SLT intervention to service users in the community.
• Mentor and support more junior staff within the team.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to improve mental health care.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Demonstrable clinical leadership skills

Skills in quality improvement

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Tools

Computer based communication programmes

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in North London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for a fixed-term contract to improve mental health care services. Candidates will assess and provide interventions for service users in the community, while also mentoring junior staff. This role requires a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, relevant professional registration, and strong clinical skills. Competitive salary and supportive work culture included.