Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Secure Services
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Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Reaside Clinic (B45 9BE) and Hillis Lodge (B31 5HE)
Department: Secure Care and Offender Health
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team based at one of our hospitals in Birmingham. You will form part of an expanding Speech and Language Therapy service dedicated to supporting the communication needs of clients who present with mental health needs. Our hospital provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for service users with mental health needs.
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, etc. A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be available.
You will receive support by senior Speech and Language Therapists ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills to work within a mental health setting.
Job Details:
- Fixed term for 12 months
- No weekend working
- Flexible working requests considered up to 37.5 hours
- Secondments requests will be considered
Role Requirements: This post would suit an applicant who has a genuine interest in working with adults who present with complex mental health and communication needs and would enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities:
- Varied role including transferable assessment and intervention skills
- Planning and implementing evidence-based practice
- Reviewing and evaluating therapy using therapy outcome measures
- Providing advice to other professionals regarding the management of clients with communication needs
- Modifying materials
- Attending and contributing to clinical team meetings
- Report writing and completing administrative/managerial tasks relevant to the role
Skills Required: The successful applicant will demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, organization, and time management skills, self-awareness, reflection, compassion, commitment, and inclusion.
Hospital Locations: Our hospital locations are Reaside Clinic and Hillis Lodge, which are secure units for men.
Probation Period: The successful candidate will initially enter a supportive probation period of six months.
Qualifications:
- Speech and Language degree qualification
- Registered with the HCPC
- Membership to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is desirable
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About the Trust: Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialized services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterized in places by high levels of deprivation, which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Contact Information: For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Debbie Jones
- Job Title: Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Email Address: deborah.jones54@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07985883149
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