Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-6) Development

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Speech and Language Therapist in Rotherham. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional eager to support adults with learning disabilities. Join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to enhance the quality of care for individuals facing communication and swallowing challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, you will play a vital role in delivering personalized care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Passion for working with adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with communication needs.
• Assist with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Evidence-based Practice

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Transport Access

Job description

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Rotherham Learning Disability Team

Town: Rotherham

Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59

Interview date: 23/01/2025

Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-6) Development

Band 5 - 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Learning Disability Service based in Rotherham. We are looking for a Band 6 Therapist or an experienced Band 5 who would like to work towards a Band 6 role with support and guidance. If you have a passion for working with adults with a learning disability, we would love to hear from you.

As well as working within a supportive Speech and Language Therapy service, the successful applicant will join an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Psychological Therapy to deliver person-centred care to individuals with a wide range of communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.

We are looking for a compassionate and hard-working candidate who has a good knowledge of evidence-based practice, has access to transport, and the ability to travel around the required geographical area.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting service users with their communication needs.
• Supporting service users with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
• Working within the service's established multi-disciplinary team pathways.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

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