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Job overview

This role is situated within the Low Secure Community Forensic Care Group, working in the Community Forensic Intellectual Disability Service. The SLT provision is typically provided by a qualified SLT, however in the context of maternity leave SLT assistant time will be utilised to maintain the accessibility of the team and support the practical application of communication support techniques.

The role purpose to provide Speech, Language and Communication support for the Community Forensic ID Service in terms of establishing and maintaining a communication and accessible service for individuals with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to provide:

·       Accessible information for patients & maintain the communication environment

        Complete a fixed term project focused on gaining patient feedback and insights into patient's experience of CFID.

·       Make SLT resources and communication tools available to the MDT – inc. providing  basic training on the use of comm. tools e.g. Talking Mats 

·       Gatekeep access to the consultant SLT within the Care Group

·       Contribute to MDT discussions and decisions re: patient care specifically in relation to recognising and meeting SLCN.

Working for our organisation

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC