Job summary
Fancy a new challenge and making a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Health and Justice Services for a Speech and Language Therapist to work within HMP Deerbolt Mental Health Team, a Category C men's prison, located in the town of Barnard Castle.
The service provides assessment and treatment for people within the prison setting.
The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT service in TEWV, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems, and CPD opportunities, and be part of the growing and supportive Health and Justice SLT team.
The post holder will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy, including working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.
The post will be subject to Prison vetting.
Main duties of the job
The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language, communication needs, and swallowing issues.
To work as an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team working across various prisons.
To work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies in relevant formats.
To raise awareness and improve the workforce's knowledge and skills in SLCN needs.
To provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.
Objectives:
To provide comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To operate within a robust clinical operating framework.
To provide high-quality advice to key agencies and Prison teams, including mental health, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery agencies, Education and Employment services, and Probation.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
346-FMH-027-25-B
Job locations
HMP Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 2AG
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Joanne Mitchell, Team Manager, Mental Health Team, HMP Deerbolt, 01833633253
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy role
* Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
* International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT=8) for International recruits
* Minimum 12 months post-qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery
* Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
Desirable
* Postgraduate training in relevant specialist area
* Experience supporting people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, or autism
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
* Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist areas
* Postgraduate training in specialist areas (e.g., dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
* Experience managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
* Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
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