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Job Summary
Are you passionate about working with Children and Young People in the community? Would you like an opportunity to experience working in a Forensic CAMHS Team? This is an opportunity to be part of a team who prides themselves in offering Forensic Mental Health Services to children within the community and secure settings who display forensic behaviour.
We have several pathways within the service; offering support to children aged 0‑18 working closely with families, carers and the professional systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions in the community. We operate across the Yorkshire and Humber Region and offer the following forensic pathways:
* Lead provider for Yorkshire and Humber FCAMHS, working in partnership with 3 regional NHS trusts.
* Single Point of Access for the region, providing initial advice for all referrals to Yorkshire and Humber Forensic CAMHS.
* Focus Wakefield is our local harmful sexual behaviour service for children and young people residing in the Wakefield District.
* Harmful sexual behaviour service on an in‑reach basis to HMYOI Wetherby, working with young people aged 15‑18 years old and supporting transition back into the community.
* Forensic service on an in‑reach basis to Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home and Aldine House, working with children and young people aged 10‑18 years old, displaying forensic behaviour and supporting transition back into the community.
Main Duties
The post is part‑time (30 hours per week) and permanent. The post is based within Wakefield; however, travel is essential across the region. Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for arrangements.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist, ideally with experience working with learning disabilities, autism and mental health. You will work as part of an MDT alongside partner agencies to keep children safe whilst promoting the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people in the community.
The post holder will provide specialist SLT assessment, intervention and consultation with vulnerable young people, ensuring individuals’ communication strengths and challenges are recognised, supported and maximised. They will also liaise effectively with all relevant professionals, carers and family members and work closely with other local SLT services to develop relationships and provide integrated care.
To discuss the post please contact Naomi.Callender1@swyt.nhs.uk or stacey.hayton@swyt.nhs.uk 01924 316066.
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
* Date posted: 04 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: C9378‑F0683
* Job locations: Newton Lodge and Bretton Centre, Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SP
Job Description
Responsibilities:
* The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services.
* Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities.
* Active involvement in the promotion of SALT and Language therapy within the service area.
* Flexible work to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
* Contribution to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health Team.
Key Result Areas
* Clinical
o Undertake specific standardised and non‑standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans.
o Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge.
o Interpret assessment results to plan and implement a client‑centred therapy programme.
o Ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard and involve the service user and carer.
o Provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the client’s social and physical environments.
o Co‑ordinate with relevant services and agencies and maintain relationships.
o Evaluate effectiveness of interventions using audits and outcome measures.
o Assist in transition of skills from inpatient to community living.
o Maintain clear written and verbal communication within the multi‑agency team.
o Apply to all clinical records and risk‑management guidelines.
o Arrange and attend appropriate team meetings and provide accurate reports.
o Participate in monthly supervision and provide supervision to other staff.
o Act as an autonomous practitioner.
* Management
o Assist the Lead AHP with operational management.
o Communicate significant events and clinical issues with the Lead AHP/Operational Manager.
o Delegate work to team members appropriately.
o Carry out appraisal and development reviews with therapy staff.
o Assist in staff leave and sickness management.
o Participate in recruitment and retention of staff.
* Policy and Service Development
o Contribute to development and implementation of the annual service improvement plan.
o Participate in service modernisation and implementation of policy.
o Collaborate with the SALT professional lead on policy implementation.
* Teaching and Education
o Contribute to staff and student training and development.
o Promote awareness and understanding of the role within the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Governance
o Active participation in clinical governance including supervision, CPD and audit.
o Initiate practice development and research activities relevant to occupational therapy.
o Use networks locally, regionally and nationally to share information.
* Professional
o Involve in clinical training placements for students.
o Develop and maintain links with Higher Education Institutes.
o Participate in national and regional professional consultations.
o Ensure protected time for CPD and meet HCPC and RCSLT standards.
o Apply specialist skills and knowledge for professional competence and fitness to practice.
o Understand national guidelines and legislation relevant to practice.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Ability to implement all of the 6C values & behaviours expected of health care professionals.
* Values contribution of others.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Organisational skills.
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
* Willingness to work flexibly.
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
Training
* Evidence of ongoing training and relevant postgraduate courses in communication.
Desirable Training
* Postgraduate training relevant to Learning Disability.
Special Knowledge & Skills
* Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability.
* Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
* Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures.
* Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Supervisory / appraisal skills.
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
* Computer literacy.
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
* Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable Special Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
* Understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Learning Disability Services.
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
* A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
* Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* RCSLT Registration.
Experience
* Post‑registration experience including in learning disabilities.
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
* Supervision of staff and/or students.
Desirable Experience
* Leadership / first line management experience.
* Experience of a range of learning disability settings.
* Supervision of staff and/or students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Additional Information
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Contact
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Employer Details
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Newton Lodge and Bretton Centre, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SP
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk
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