Speech and Language Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27-33 days

NHS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible and remote working

Clinical supervision

Personal development planning

Training and education support

Discounts and payment schemes (cars, +

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term post in the Community Learning Disability Team. The role focuses on assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties in adults with learning disabilities, with clinical supervision and a designated caseload.

The post is community-based requiring a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; visa sponsorship is available for this registered practitioner role.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Evidence of completion of RCSLT NQP competencies or equivalent preceptorship.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention in communication and dysphagia.
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care with service users, families, carers and professionals.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Build partnerships with health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.
• Provide advice, support and training to carers and support providers.
• Contribute to training, quality improvement projects and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reflective practice

Compassionate care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

A 12-month fixed-term Speech and Language Therapist post in the Community Learning Disability Team at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at newly qualified practitioners building their skills. The work centres on assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties in adults with learning disabilities, managing a designated caseload with clinical supervision from experienced therapists. It is community-based, so a UK driving licence and vehicle are needed. Visa sponsorship is available for this registered practitioner role.

What the job involves

• Manage a designated caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention in communication and dysphagia
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care with service users, families, carers and professionals
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Build partnerships with health, social care and voluntary sector organisations
• Provide advice, support and training to carers and support providers
• Contribute to training, quality improvement projects and service development

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of completion of RCSLT NQP competencies or equivalent preceptorship

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it is applied
• Skills in adapting communication to convey complex information to service users and their support network
• Skills in reflective practice and adapting to the demands of the role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with service users, families and partner agencies
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care and evidence-based practice

Checks & eligibility

• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Nice to have

• Experience of dysphagia assessment and management
• Interest in developing specialist learning disability and dysphagia knowledge
• Example of spotting a small problem and acting to stop it growing
• Example of offering support to a colleague or someone in need
• Example of showing kindness or understanding to someone

What’s offered

• 27 to 33 days annual leave
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development planning
• Coaching, career development and training and education support
• Discounts and payment schemes, including for cars and extra leave