Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

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

- Hazelwood House - Chesterfield, S44

- Mill Garth - Leeds, LS6

- Market Weighton - York, YO43

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate 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.

About us

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to adults and young people, Priory Group 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, education facilities and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

We also dont just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldnt exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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 patients 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 patients 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 ( discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A relevant degree and HPC registration; post graduate qualification awarded by the RCSLT

Experience

Essential

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.

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