Speech and Language Therapist - Adults

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision time

Clinical supervision

Flexible working

Mentoring buddy

Job summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist focused on adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within community and learning disability services. The role involves managing a personal caseload, travelling between community settings and working closely with families and carers.

HCPC registered therapists with experience in learning disability and dysphagia are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Postgraduate RCSLT-accredited dysphagia course or equivalent.
• Post-qualification courses in learning disability.
• Attendance at Clinical Excellence Networks.
• Up-to-date fieldwork or pre-registration training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage a caseload of adults with communication and dysphagia.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to improve communication, safety and quality of life.
• Deliver person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, reducing health inequalities.
• Collaborate with psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and social care colleagues.
• Deliver care across community settings, travelling between them.

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

Independent working

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

RCSLT-accredited dysphagia course

Post-qualification learning disability courses

Clinical Excellence Networks attendance

Up-to-date fieldwork training

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

This Band 6 post sits within Adult Community and Learning Disability Services, employed by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, with clinical delivery undertaken by North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. The work centres on assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, managing a personal caseload and working with families and carers. It is community-based, with a specialist learning disability caseload and travel between settings, and experienced Band 5 therapists may apply for a supported route to Band 6. HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and manage a caseload of adults with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
• Work with individuals, families, carers and support networks to improve communication, safety, health outcomes and quality of life
• Deliver person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, reducing health inequalities and building therapeutic relationships
• Collaborate with psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and social care colleagues
• Deliver care across community settings, travelling between them

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Postgraduate RCSLT-accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
• Post-qualification courses in a relevant area, e.g. learning disability
• Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Up-to-date fieldwork or pre-registration student training

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Relevant experience including assessment and management of adults with learning disabilities
• Assessment and management of routine communication and dysphagia
• Supporting service users, families and carers with the impact of acquired communication difficulties
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Managing time and caseload effectively
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Working independently

Other

• Committed to high-quality, evidence-based care
• Willing to undertake post-registration training and continuing professional development

What’s offered

• 20% protected time each week for supervision, CPD, self-directed learning, service development or project work
• Comprehensive clinical and management supervision
• Regular reflective practice, peer support and mentoring
• Access to CENs, conferences, specialist training, journal clubs and an in-house SLT forum
• Opportunities to contribute to university teaching, student placements and curriculum development
• Clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• A workplace buddy during the settling-in period