Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Rehab Ward

Lead the development of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service within adult and older adult inpatient mental health services. Manage a specialist caseload, providing highly specialist assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs and co-occurring conditions within rehabilitation services. Assess and support communication needs, promote inclusive communication strategies and deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions, monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

Provide advice, consultation and training to multidisciplinary colleagues, support staff, families and carers. Take a lead role in improving the identification and support of people with autism spectrum condition. Contribute specialist SLT expertise to MDT meetings, multi-agency meetings, tribunals and best-interest meetings.

Act as a lead clinician within the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with partner organisations to improve service provision and outcomes. Support service development through innovative, recovery-focused practice that enhances communication, engagement and independence.

The role requires autonomous working, independently organising, planning and prioritising workload and caseload responsibilities.

Based within the inpatient rehabilitation unit at the Bowmere Unit, the post also provides support, consultation and training to the Mental Health Intensive Support Team.

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Essential: - Degree in SLT; - Health Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice; - Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to masters level equivalent

Desirable: - DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R trained.; - Post basic dysphagia qualification; - Leadership qualification

Essential: - Knowledge and understanding of person centred care.; - Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (e.g. MHA, Clinical & Social Governance); - Good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role within it.; - Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, and input into complex intervention plans; - Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental health needs and how these complement services the NHS provides; - Awareness of planning & developing services processes

Desirable: - Advanced clinical knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care

Essential: - Experience of working with people with mental health issues/learning disabilities/autism services; - Experience in leading change; - Experience of providing supervision to others; - Direct experience and expertise of working with clients with complex needs; - Awareness of current mental health agenda at both a national and local level; - Awareness of relevant legislation, national policy and best practice guidance

Desirable: - Bed based experience.; - Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders; - Experience of service development; - Strategic working across services with other disciplines

Essential: - Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)