Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London Borough of Croydon; In loco; GBP 56.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability. You will work with adults with LD, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs in a varied caseload across homes, day centres, supported living, and nursing homes in Croydon.

Although advertised as Band 7, we will consider Band 6 or progression candidates. You will join an expert MDT, provide supervision to other SLTs, and benefit from training and

Competenze

• Experience with adults who have learning disabilities.
• Experience in supervision and line management.
• Experience managing a complex dysphagia caseload.

Mansioni

• Deliver specialist SLT input and develop programmes for clients with LD.
• Work within an expert multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Supervise and lead other SLTs within the team.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Dysphagia management

Symbol software

Communication resources

Formazione

SLT Degree with HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification

Strumenti

Symbol software

Descrizione del lavoro

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Band 6-7 dependent on skills and experience

You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you're passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?

Well, we've got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far--and the impact you make will be profound. The learning disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.

You'll be working with adults who have a LD, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client's home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You'll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you'll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.

You don't need direct experience with LD - we'll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you're looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.

Although this post is advertised as a Band 7, we are willing to consider an appropriately qualified Band 6 or a progression role.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

Deliver specialist SLT inputAssess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.

Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary teamJoin psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists -each one passionate about delivering the very best support.

Inspire and lead your teamSupervise and manage other Speech and Language Therapists, providing leadership in this specialism.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification and Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council
• Postgraduate qualification in related field

Experience

• Considerable experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities
• Experience of supervision and line management
• Significant experience in independently managing a complex dysphagia caseload

Knowledge

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and ability to update knowledge

Skills

• Developed skills in using symbol software packages and producing communication resources
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House

Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist

£55,524 to £62,652 a yearpro-rata, per annum ( pro rata) incl. HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Reference number

199-8353996-NP

Job locations

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House