About this role
Job summary
An incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen in Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to cover a maternity leave.
This role will provide inpatient swallow and communication assessment and intervention to adults.
The role reflects the changing and more complex health needs of our population, with opportunities to work with both acquired and developmental disorders, alongside complex mental health and physical health care needs.
The successful applicant will be able to work independently with the adult population, building on their previous skills and knowledge with opportunities to develop new skills.
It would be the perfect position for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with adult experience, who is keen to further develop depth of knowledge across a broad range of presentations and experience working within mental health for a fixed term period. It may be a great opportunity to consider a secondment from your permanent role!
Part-time hours may be considered.
For further information, please contact Natasha Gillan, Speech Therapy Professional Lead, [email protected] , 07785 459473 or Claire Leigh, [email protected] 07966068317.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) to service users across inpatient Mental Health Services at Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH). This will include communication and swallowing assessment and interventions.
Inpatient services cover organic (e.g Dementia) and non-organic (such as Bipolar and Schizophrenia) disorders. These services are delivered over Adults of Working Age, Older Adults and Psychiatric Intensive Care wards.
The population is diverse and service users will vary presenting with a wide variety of acquired and developmental communication and swallowing difficulties, alongside a variety of mental health conditions. This post is the perfect opportunity to utilise and further develop specialist skills across a broad range of presentations, responding to ever increasingly diverse and complex health needs of the adult population.
The postholder will be working as part of a wider SLT inpatient team but may be the only SLT in a hospital setting. You will be expected to maintain active clinical supervision (including peer supervision) with the wider Speech and Language Therapy team across Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) and nationally where appropriate.
The post will be based at Atherleigh park, Leigh, but will provide cover to several inpatient settings across the GMMH footprint.
There may be times when clinical need and risk dictates that the post holder may have to provide some cover to other parts of GMMH.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
essential Essential
oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy
Desirable
oManagement/ Leadership qualification
Essential and Desirable Essential
oRelevant master's degree or equivalent experience and post graduate training oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses oMember of RCSLT oHCPC Registration - Licence to Practise oExperience of working in the NHS oPost Graduate experience of working autonomously with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties oMDT working oEvaluating different models of service delivery and implementing change that led to service improvements. oExperience of clinical audit oProviding specialist training to the broader MDT in relation to communication and swallowing oSpecialist knowledge and application of current best practice for adults in both physical and mental health settings underpinned by theory and practical experience oDemonstrate an understanding of the professional/legal issues e.g. confidentiality, consent, and best interests oKnowledge of clinical governance and its application oDeliver effective Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention in non-traditional and sometimes challenging environments oBe able to work autonomously to manage a complex caseload oDemonstrate effective communication skills oDeveloped auditory and perceptual skills oEffective assessment and care planning skills oExcellent decision making, problem solving and negotiating skills oAbility to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team oCommitment to promoting Speech and Language Therapy Service within inpatient settings oSelf-aware and committed to professional and personal development oIndependent report writing oWillingness to work flexibly in accordance with the service needs
Desirable
oMember of relevant CEN oWorking with adults with social, emotional and mental health needs oWorking with adults with Serious Mental Illnesses oContribution to clinical formulation and differential diagnosis oAssessment and diagnosis of Developmental Communication difficulties (including Neurodivergence) oAssessment and intervention of acquired neurological conditions oKnowledge of relevant policies and practice, For example, providing physical healthcare in Inpatient Mental Health settings oRecognise, plan and carry out research/quality improvement projects oInnovative and self-directing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Atherleigh Park Hospital
Atherleigh Way
Leigh, Greater Manchester
WN7 1YH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)