Acute Mental Health Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Summary
Job Title: Acute Mental Health Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band6
Location: Armstrong Way Southall
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Fulltime / Parttime
Rate: 24.0027.50 per hour
Job Overview
We are seeking an adaptable and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work on inpatient mental health wards supporting our Physical Health team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving physical health outcomes across our inpatient units by treating dysphagia and communication disorders. The wards include separate medium secure units for older adults men and women each with differing levels of acuity.
The ideal candidate has strong communication assessment skills (adult and/or paediatric) plus experience or training in dysphagia / swallowing (Level B or C). Experience with learning disabilities is also advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Perform communication and language assessments for inpatients on mental health wardsadults or children.
Manage dysphagia / swallowing difficulties (depending on ward caseload) and deliver appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with the Physical Health team and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional legal and Trust standards.
Assess risk plan treatment monitor progress and make recommendations to maximise safety (e.g. feeding consistency modifications etc.).
Work with varying acuity levels adapting to the needs of separate wards (older adults men women).
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Confident communication assessment skills (adult paediatric or both)
Dysphagia / swallowing skills / training at Level B or C
Experience working with communication disorders and/or learning disabilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to different inpatient environments and acuity levels
Desirable:
Prior experience in inpatient mental health settings
Experience working with secure wards or medium secure units
Evidence of working with older adults or in mixed-gender wards
Ability to work autonomously and manage caseloads effectively
Why Choose Pulse (Or Why Choose This Role if organisation differs)
Join a role where your clinical skills in both communication and swallowing make a real difference to patient physical health and wellbeing
Work across secure mental health wards with a variety of patient groups and levels of acuityoffering variety and challenge
Opportunity to further develop dysphagia skills and work in multidisciplinary teams
Competitive hourly rate flexible full or parttime hours
How to Apply
If youre interested wed love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below or contact us to register with Pulse and discuss this role or similar opportunities.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please let us know as early as possible. Were committed to ensuring you have the support you need.
If you like I can also prepare a version of this advert ready for use on specific job boards (e.g. NHS LinkedIn) or adjust the language (more formal or more accessible) depending on your audience.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
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