Speech & Language Therapist

As our new Speech & Language Therapist, you will: 

• Liaise and consult with other Speech and Language Therapists and/or other professions and agencies within mainstream primary and secondary provider services
• To prioritise, organise and manage a highly complex referrals on the basis of risk
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of adults referred using investigative and analytic skills and to formulate individualised interventions based on advanced clinical reasoning and partnership working
• To provide highly specialist report and recommendations to the Police and Court Services
• To provide clinical training, supervision and support to assistants, generic workers and volunteers and others as agreed with the regional and local managers.
• To work within the service multidisciplinary team advising on the management of specific Speech and Language Therapy related clinical issues, to collaborate in the development and co-ordination of team objectives and in the development of care pathways and care protocols related to the specialist area. 

Practice Plus Group are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications and skills required:

• Recognised SALT degree 
• Registered with the HPCP
• Registered with RCSLT
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• The post holder will need a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
• Experience of working with service users, face to face, with a variety of health needs.  
• Experience of training other professionals

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.