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We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit aSpeech and Language Therapy Assistantto work within a secure forensic setting under the guidance of qualified speech and language therapists. The forensic service supports individuals with mental health conditions, mild learning disabilities, and autism in medium and low secure inpatient settings. In this role, you will support speech and language therapists working with adults with various needs, including mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and autism. The successful candidate will work directly with service users, assisting in assessments, treatments, running patient groups, and preparing therapy materials. An important aspect of the role involves making information accessible for all patients, requiring good computer skills. The role also includes administrative tasks and joint training, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. We will provide support and regular supervision to facilitate your development within the role. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London, aiming to deliver excellent services to our community. Our Five-Year StrategyProvide high-quality care closer to home. Ensure equity of outcomes across North London and borough partners. Create supportive environments for staff to deliver outstanding care. Pioneer research, quality improvement, and technology for organizational effectiveness. Why NLFT? We develop and retain staff through leadership programs and development opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff health and wellbeing initiatives. We offer NHS discounts, generous annual leave, and NHS pension scheme. We have an excellent internal staff network. Our Values We Are Kind We Are Respectful We Work Together We Keep Things Simple We Empower We Are Proudly Diverse Employees may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as needed by the Trust. The post involves providing services to adults within a secure forensic setting under the guidance of qualified speech and language therapists. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, running therapy groups, and making information accessible by simplifying language and using pictures. Training will be provided. The successful candidate will act on their initiative where appropriate, manage a delegated caseload suitable to their skills and experience, and work as part of the speech and language therapy team and multidisciplinary team. This advert closes on Monday, 19 May 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr