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We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Clinical team at HMP Eastwood Park on a part time basis

HMP Eastwood Park is an all female prison housing up to 400 inmates and located just outside the village of Fairfield with close access to the M5 motorway. The site offers secure parking, has an onsite and cafe.

Hours

This role will be based onsite covering 18.75 hours a week with flexibility to work full days or 09.00 - 14.00, Monday to Friday

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £24,587 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Speech and Language Therapist your responsibilities will vary. You will

Provide high quality assessment and interventions for adults within the prison and immigration removal centres across Health in Justice using evidence-based interventions. Undertake clinical sessions, and manage a caseload as required and function as an autonomous clinician, with a role in supporting delivery of the model. Provide clinical leadership for Speech and language pathway within the prison.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

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

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Experience of working as a Speech and Language therapist in a large multi- disciplinary team, ideally across multiple sites/ locations. Health Professions Council Licence to Practice. Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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