Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Hazelwood House, Heath Road, Heath, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QS

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£42,000.00

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

This role as Speech and Language Therapist will provide a service to three Hospitals:

Hazelwood House: Chesterfield

Hazelwood House is a 12 bedded low secure unit for adult Males with a Primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities who have additional complex care needs. These may include Autism and Mental Health Needs. Hazelwood House also has a one bedded bespoke therapeutic apartment. We have a strong focus on recovery and enabling patients to live fulfilled lives. Hazelwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our service.

The hospital focuses on active rehabilitation and recovery for those with mental illnesses and personality disorders. We believe that anyone with a mental health condition should be given the best chance possible to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide individuals with the confidence and skills to move or return to the community.

Mill Garth Hospital: Leeds:

Mill Garth Hospital is a 21-bedded locked rehabilitation and recovery service suitable for males aged 18 years and over. We provide recovery and rehabilitation services to males with mental health needs, developmental needs, personality disorders, Autism and co-morbities.

The hospital focuses on active rehabilitation and recovery for those with mental illnesses and personality disorders. We believe that anyone with a mental health condition should be given the best chance possible to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide individuals with the confidence and skills to move or return to the community.

Market Weighton: York

Market Weighton is a 13 bedded registered independent hospital, supporting males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, learning disabilities. We provide recovery and rehabilitation services to males with mental health needs, developmental needs, personality disorders, Autism and co-morbities.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, highly skilled and person focused. We would prefer experience in working with mental health, developmental disability, Autism and co-morbidy; however we will consider applicants with the passion and desire to grow; and to think outside the box.

We have a strong focus on the provision of evidence based therapies that focus on enabling people to live their lives. Our aim is to deliver rehabilitation, stabilise mental health, reduce the behaviours that challenge, develop daily living skills and actively maintain working relationships with case managers and community teams, to enable a smooth and successful transition to life outside the hospital environment.

We have a strong focus on the provision of evidence based therapies that focus on enabling people to live their lives.

1. This person will manage and co-ordinate the implementation of individual treatment plans for speech and language therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
2. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions on an individual or group basis.
3. Maintains accurate and timely records, detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progression..
4 Ensures the effective and efficient management of themselves.
5. Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies, procedures and professional codes.
6. Complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
7. Contributes to business growth by actively promoting Priory therapy services in line with the local business plans. 8. Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and commissioners and other external professionals, as necessary, throughout the patient’s recovery and rehabilitation