Speech and Language Therapist

2 months ago


Matlock, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

Speech and Language Therapist

Reference

PRI97104

Location

Hazelwood House, Heath Road, Heath, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QS

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£42,000.00

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

This role as Speech and Language Therapist will provide a service to three Hospitals. 

These hospitals focus on active rehabilitation and recovery for those with mental illnesses and personality disorders. We believe that anyone with a mental health condition should be given the best chance possible to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide individuals with the confidence and skills to move or return to the community.

Hazelwood House: Chesterfield

Hazelwood House is a 12 bedded low secure unit for adult Males with a Primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities who have additional complex care needs. These may include Autism and Mental Health Needs. Hazelwood House also has a one bedded bespoke therapeutic apartment. We have a strong focus on recovery and enabling patients to live fulfilled lives. Hazelwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our service.

Mill Garth Hospital: Leeds:

Mill Garth Hospital is a 21-bedded locked rehabilitation and recovery service suitable for males aged 18 years and over. We provide recovery and rehabilitation services to males with mental health needs, developmental needs, personality disorders, Autism and co-morbities.

Market Weighton: York

Market Weighton is a 13 bedded registered independent hospital, supporting males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, learning disabilities. We provide recovery and rehabilitation services to males with mental health needs, developmental needs, personality disorders, Autism and co-morbities.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, highly skilled and person focused. We would prefer experience in working with mental health, developmental disability, Autism and co-morbidy; however we will consider applicants with the passion and desire to grow; and to think outside the box.

We have a strong focus on the provision of evidence based therapies that focus on enabling people to live their lives. Our aim is to deliver rehabilitation, stabilise mental health, reduce the behaviours that challenge, develop daily living skills and actively maintain working relationships with case managers and community teams, to enable a smooth and successful transition to life outside the hospital environment.

We have a strong focus on the provision of evidence based therapies that focus on enabling people to live their lives.

1. This person will manage and co-ordinate the implementation of individual treatment plans for speech and language therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
2. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions on an individual or group basis.
3. Maintains accurate and timely records, detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progression..
4 Ensures the effective and efficient management of themselves.
5. Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies, procedures and professional codes.
6. Complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
7. Contributes to business growth by actively promoting Priory therapy services in line with the local business plans.
8. Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and commissioners and other external professionals, as necessary, throughout the patient’s recovery and rehabilitation.

For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits, including:

25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)
Birthday Leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
Support and training from the beginning of your career
Supplemented meals
Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes
Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

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Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding. 

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

30/11/2024



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