Job summary The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in health and justice and a passion for supporting people who are making their way through the criminal justice system.
The Service has been recognised by the CQC as a 'highly skilled and tight knit team' and we would love to hear from you if you are interested in applying.
The criminal justice system may be new to you and we highly recommend that you contact us to discuss the role before applying.
As the service operates across the whole of Dorset, some travel across the county will be necessary, however we will try to match your base with your home location.
Employment is dependent upon passing the police vetting process with the option of being put forward for prison vetting.
Main duties of the job Working across the whole of Dorset you will attend Magistrates' and Crown Courts, His Majesty's Prisons and community locations, providing speech and language assessments, advice and identifying robust care pathways for individuals over the age of 10 where a potential vulnerability has been identified.
You will also assist in identifying individuals who may benefit from a Mental Health Treatment Requirement as an alternative to custody, and the format those interventions will be delivered in.
You will lead on staff training and awareness of speech, language and communication needs to support people within the criminal justice system, as well as aid awareness of any additional needs to justice decision makers.
About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019.
It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.
We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know.
And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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Person Specification Knowledge Skills and Training Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) plus MA/MSc or working towards in a relevant subject or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Job Specific Experience Essential Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level Personal Qualities Essential Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required Job Specific Experience Essential Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Job Specific Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary working Personal Qualities Essential Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or learning disabilities Knowledge Skills and Training Desirable Evidence of completion of specialist courses related to adults with challenging behaviour/mental health