Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Jobs; Tooting; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide a tertiary level service for deaf adults with a mental health diagnosis. You will independently assess and plan interventions for communication needs, using specialist knowledge and a client‑centred approach.

The role involves delivering individual, group and multidisciplinary interventions, collaborating with Deaf and hearing colleagues, supporting audiological equipment such

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide differential diagnosis on speech, language and communication in deaf adults with mental health diagnoses and co-existing conditions.
• Develop and deliver specialist SLT interventions for a highly specialist caseload.
• Collaborate with MDTs, families, and Deaf and hearing colleagues to plan and review communication needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and write complex reports in line with Trust policy and HCPC standards.

Job description

To provide a tertiary level speech and language therapy service to deaf adults with a mental health diagnosis whose first language is primarily British Sign Language (BSL). To use specialist knowledge to independently assess and offer a differential diagnosis on the client’s speech, language, and communication in relation to their deafness, mental health problems and any other co-existing diagnoses (i.e., LD, ASD, LDS etc). To use a holistic, client centred approach, gathering and synthesising information from other professionals and relatives/carers to ensure a full understanding of the persons communication needs is obtained. To plan, develop and provide specialist SLT advice, recommendations, and intervention programmes for this highly specialist caseload using expertise to create innovative ways of working to promote and maximise individual potential as well as plan for and advise others regarding communication needs within the context of an MDT and in consultation with the client and relatives/carers. To utilise different ways of offering intervention (individual, group, and multidisciplinary) including collaborative working with Deaf and hearing colleagues. To demonstrate specialist expertise in the management of adult deaf clients including support with relevant audiological equipment including hearing aids and cochlear implants and help arrange clinical referrals for this purpose when necessary. To provide consultation and second opinions to other specialist SLTs and other professionals and agencies associated with the service or working with deafness or mental health issues beyond the Trust. To maintain up to date and accurate clinical records and write complex reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with Trust Policy, and HCPC and RCSLT professional standards. To provide specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions (phonetic transcription; alternative and augmentative communication systems language sampling; neurolinguistic and psychological profiling etc). To work closely with families, carers and other professionals involved with individual clients. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in this clinical area, underpinned by current evidence-based practice and outcome measures and ongoing research.

£66,274 - £73,496 pro rata per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust