Speech & Language Therapist

Are you a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) wanting to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people with communication difficulties? Burston House Hospital (CQC rated as Good) has an exciting post to work as part of a highly motivated and friendly MDT.

The role will involve working within an inpatient Forensic hospital for men with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, some of whom have swallowing difficulties. You will help to support our patients to develop their functional communication skills through a number of approaches including, conducting assessments, running groups, 1:1 sessions and staff training to help our patients’ progress towards their discharge and enabling them to live a happier and fulfilling life within the community.

**The Role/ Key Responsibilities**
- As a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), you will manage a caseload of clients to maximise their potential and enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life via the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service.
- You will promote effective functional communication, social skills development, collaborative working and a total communication environment.
- You will assess communication needs, whilst implementing and developing the SLT programme according to client's diagnosis and identified needs.
- You will be involved in setting SMART targets and using appropriate outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- You will attend ward rounds, CPA’s and CTR’s for your client caseload and be involved in working as part of a team to develop MDT therapeutic interventions and Care Plans.
- Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care.
- Please see the job description for further information about the post

**To be successful in this role, you'll need**
- HCPC approved Degree/ Masters (or equivalent) In Speech and Language Therapy
- To be registered with HCPC and RCSLT
- Experience in working with a client population who present with a diagnosis of Learning Disability /Autism (ASD), along with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Experience in or an interest in Dysphagia management (desirable but not essential)
- The ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent communication / time management skills

**Benefits**
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off
- Supplemented meals
- Free parking
- A contribution towards your HCPC fees paid for by The Priory Group
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Career development and training
- Pension contribution
- Priory benefits including discounts and mental health support
- Enhanced Maternity Package

To discuss the role in more detail please call Simon Botting, Clinical Therapies Director, 01379 742600.