NHS
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Description
- Req#: C9346-25-1516?language=en&page=364&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- 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
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
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 Holme House Mental Health Team, a Category B men's prison for remand and sentenced prisoners.
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 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 have 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.
Main duties of the job
The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs/ swallowing.
To work as integral part of the Prison Mental Health team
You will be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team who work into a range of prisons.
To work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies in relevant format
To raise awareness and improve the workforce's knowledge and skills in SLC needs.
To provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.
Objectives:
To provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN forall eligible referred individuals.
To work as an integrated multi-disciplinary 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
23 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
346-FMH-119-25-C
Job locations
HMP Holme House
Holme House Road
Stockton
TS18 2QU
Job descriptionJob description
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 :- Beth Dobson, Team Manager, Mental Health Team, HMP Holme House
bethdobson@nhs.net
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 :- Beth Dobson, Team Manager, Mental Health Team, HMP Holme House
bethdobson@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Holme House
Holme House Road
Stockton
TS18 2QU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Holme House
Holme House Road
Stockton
TS18 2QU
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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