Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

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

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Although this post is advertised as a Band 6, we are willing to consider an appropriately qualified Band 5 or a progression role.

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. The learning disability population is 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 learning disability, 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.

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.

• Provide a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions.

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. 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. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Experience in using symbol software packages to produce easy read resources

Experience

• Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to be a good team member

Assessment

• Working knowledge of issues relating to people with learning disabilities

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.

Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist

£45,953 to £54,254 a yearper annum ( pro rata) incl HCAS ( Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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