Senior Speech and Language Therapist

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OverviewAn exciting opportunity within Health and Justice Services for a Speech and Language Therapist to work within HMP Northumberland Mental Health Team, a Category C men''s prison. The service provides assessment and treatment for people who are within the prison setting. The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT service in TEWV, with peer support, supervision systems and CPD opportunities and be part of the growing 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 experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs. The post will be subject to Prison vetting.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs/swallowing.

Work as an integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.

Be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team who work into a range of prisons.

Provide communication advice and strategies to individuals and their supporters in relevant formats.

Raise awareness and improve the workforce''s knowledge and skills in SLC needs.

Provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.

Contribute to achieving objectives including exemplary assessment of SLCN for referred individuals, working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team, operating within a robust clinical operating framework, and providing high-quality advice to key agencies and Prison teams including mental health, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery services, Education and Employment services and Probation.

About UsWe are the Mental Health and 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 teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood 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 are committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region and we connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We will not rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted: 29 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours

Location: HMP Northumberland, Wansbeck Road, Morpeth, NE65 9XG

Qualifications

Essential: Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Current registration with the relevant regulatory body

IELTS level 7 (SLT 8 for international recruits)

Knowledge

Essential: Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.

Desirable

Postgraduate training in a specialist area (e.g., learning disability, autism diagnostics)

Knowledge of evidence-based practice in a designated specialist area

Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be carried out.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For details see NHS Careers ..... full job details .....