Senior SLT – Prison Mental Health & Justice Team

Haringey GP Federation; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at HMP Northumberland. The role involves offering assessment and support to individuals with communication needs, working alongside mental health professionals. Applicants must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant experience with mental health or learning disabilities. The position promotes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to improve service delivery for inmates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience in Speech and Language Therapy delivery.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues or learning disabilities.
• Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for individuals with speech, language and communication needs.
• Collaborate with the Prison Mental Health team.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for service users.

Skills

Experience with mental health issues

Speech and Language therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current relevant registration

IELTS level 7

Job description

A leading health service provider is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at HMP Northumberland. The role involves offering assessment and support to individuals with communication needs, working alongside mental health professionals. Applicants must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant experience with mental health or learning disabilities. The position promotes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to improve service delivery for inmates.