Senior Specialist SLT — Learning Disability & Forensic Care

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work across Learning Disability and Forensic services based at Little Plumstead Hospital and Broadland Clinic.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate therapy packages for service users with learning disabilities and complex mental and physical health needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish effective communication with service users, carers, and colleagues.
• Provide consultation, risk assessment & risk management recommendations.
• Deliver highly specialist advice, training, and supervision to build capacity.
• Develop Speech and Language Therapy provision with support from the SLT lead.
• Supervise and lead junior staff and students as required.
• deputise for the Therapies Professional Lead in Learning Disability services when needed.

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work across Learning Disability and Forensic services based at Little Plumstead Hospital and Broadland Clinic.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate therapy packages for service users with learning disabilities and complex mental and physical health needs.