Specialist SLT - Learning Disabilities | Flexible Roles

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust seeks a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Community Learning Disability Team working with adults with learning disabilities. The role supports communication, eating and drinking needs across varied settings, with training provided if LD experience is not yet present.

Flexibility for Band 5 or progression is available; the post invites applicants from paediatrics or specialist settings seeking development within an NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD relating to client group

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SLT input
• Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team
• Provide a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions.

Skills

Assessments

Therapy interventions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

CPD relating to client group

Tools

Symbol software

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust seeks a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join the Community Learning Disability Team working with adults with learning disabilities. The role supports communication, eating and drinking needs across varied settings, with training provided if LD experience is not yet present.

Flexibility for Band 5 or progression is available; the post invites applicants from paediatrics or specialist settings seeking development within an NHS environment.