Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to deliver services supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include assessing communication needs, implementing therapeutic approaches, and contributing to service development. The role offers a salary of £33,443 per annum, with comprehensive training and developmental opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Full induction training

Excellent clinical supervision

CPD and developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience or knowledge of AAC approaches (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess communication needs in a range of environments.
• Provide functional targets and recommendations.
• Work independently and support therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Communication needs assessment

Therapeutic approaches implementation

Functional target setting

Inclusive communication environment maintenance

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Health & Care Professions Council registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) looking to join our multidisciplinary team? This unique post allows you to deliver an SLT service and support individuals with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess communication needs in a range of environments.
• Implement therapeutic approaches based on assessment outcomes.
• Provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day‑to‑day communicative success.
• Work independently with individuals and support therapeutic approaches across the environment.
• Respond to referrals ensuring an inclusive communication environment is maintained.
• Complete audits and utilise the RCSLT 5 good communication standards.
• Contribute to service development and work effectively as part of the companywide SLT team.

About the Role

Role: Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: Term time, 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Cambian Wing College

Salary/Benefits: £33,443 per annum. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service). Full induction training, excellent clinical supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience or knowledge of AAC approaches (preferred).

Additional Information

You will receive full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team and participate in routine service meetings with companywide Speech and Language Therapists.

Applicants may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and a passport/visa check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and a Disclosure & Barring Service (CRB) check will be required.

Person Specification

• Please refer to the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.