Speech & Language Therapist

Mildmay Oaks Hospital (CQC rated as Good) has created a new and exciting post for someone wanting to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people with communication difficulties, some of whom may have swallowing difficulties.

The role involves working within an inpatient mental health hospital for men and women with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. You will help to support our clients to develop their functional communication skills through a number of approaches to help our client’s progress towards their discharge and enabling them to live a happier and fulfilling life within the community.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care.

This role comes with the opportunity to develop your management skills through the line management of the SLT Assistant and by leading on site communication projects across site.  Necessary training and support will be provided.

We are looking for

Someone who wants to develop or extend their clinical expertise with this client group
Someone keen to engage with the wider Priory Speech and Language Therapy networks
Motivated to collaboratively participate in quarterly Priory Speech and Language Therapy meetings 
Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team 
Able to work closely alongside The Lead Speech and Language Therapist and provide support to the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA).