Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Barnard Castle inBarnard Castle PUBLISHED WED 4 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
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 Deerbolt Mental Health Team, a Category C men's prison, located in the town of Barnard Castle.
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.
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
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 :- Joanne Mitchell, Team Manager, Mental Health Team, HMP Deerbolt
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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