Speech and Language Therapist

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will manage assessments and treatments for adults with learning disabilities, focusing on communication and eating difficulties. Essential is passion for working in learning disabilities, alongside a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and HCPC registration. The role offers extensive professional development and the chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Up to 3 weeks of induction and training

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience working independently and managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred plans for service users.
• Provide evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

AAC

Total Communication

Dysphagia management

Communication assessments

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

As a key member of both the Community Learning Disability Team and Eastway Assessment and Treatment inpatient team, you will develop person-centred plans and work closely with service users and other members of the teams. You will have opportunities to develop your skills across a range of clinical areas including AAC, Total Communication, Higher level language difficulties, and dysphagia.

This role is for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist working as part of a multidisciplinary team with adults with learning disabilities. You will provide evidence-based speech and language therapy assessments, treatments, and interventions to service users with learning disabilities and communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia training will be provided as needed). The post holder will apply their core speech and language therapy skills to the learning disability field. The caseload will include supporting people with a wide range of communication difficulties.

You will benefit from working alongside a wide range of professionals, including other Speech and Language Therapists.

This post is suitable for a Speech and Language Therapist eager to extend their experience within the learning disability field and work across inpatient and community bases. A passion for working with people with learning disabilities is essential.

Minimum Requirements

1. Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
2. HCPC Registered
3. Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
4. Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate courses/training in challenging behaviour change to behaviours of concern (Band 6)

Desirable Criteria

1. Attendance at management/leadership short courses
2. Dysphagia qualification (Band 6)
3. Established knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
4. Ability to manage own caseload of complex problems independently (Band 6)
5. Detailed knowledge of current evidence in managing communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour (Band 6)
6. Knowledge and experience of clinical governance and audit (Band 6)
7. Significant post-qualification experience (Band 6)
8. Experience working on assessment treatment units (Band 6)
9. Experience providing communication assessments and interventions for people with behaviours of concern (Band 6)
10. Experience working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a specialist therapist (Band 6)
11. Experience working independently (Band 6)
12. Experience collaborating with other professionals (Band 6)
13. Assessment and implementation of AAC systems (Band 6)
14. Interest in continuing professional development (Band 6)
15. Experience delivering training to others (Band 6)

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, across multiple sites. Our aim is to improve lives with a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. All new starters will begin on a fixed start date each month, with up to 3 weeks of induction and training.

Our recruitment process is based on competence and values, and we seek candidates who demonstrate the Trust's values daily. Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary, and are encouraged to enroll in the DBS Update Service. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if filled. We look forward to your application and hope to welcome you to Team CWP soon!