Speech and Language Therapist – Norfolk Intensive Support Service

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join their Norfolk Learning Disability Services. The role involves providing high-quality assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring effective communication support. Candidates need a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant registration. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682–£46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in adult learning disabilities.
• Ability to undertake specialist assessments and interventions.
• Experience in a Learning Disability setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in the service area.
• Provide high quality SLT assessments and interventions.
• Manage caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation and support plans.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of SLT assessments and interventions

Evidence-based practice knowledge

Supervision skills

Planning and coordination of treatment packages

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Member of the RCSLT

Post-graduate dysphagia training or willingness to undertake

Job description

Overview

Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) wanted to join the Norfolk Learning Disability Services in the Intensive Support Services (ISS) based in Norfolk and Waveney. The Intensive Support Service provides specialist multidisciplinary community intensive support to adults with learning disabilities in crisis due to escalation of behaviours of concern and/or deterioration of mental health. The service aims to help individuals remain in their home, prevent breakdown of care arrangements/placements, and prevent hospital admission. It acts as a gateway to the inpatient assessment and treatment service and works with inpatient services to facilitate admission and timely discharge. The team operates 9am – 5pm, 365 days per year, in a variety of health and social care settings.

You will demonstrate clinical knowledge in adult learning disabilities based on current evidence, autonomously undertaking specialist assessments and interventions for individuals with communication difficulties and/or dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in the service area, staying clinically up to date, conducting thorough assessments, planning care, and auditing/evaluating interventions based on evidence and local protocols.
• Provide high quality, comprehensive SLT assessment and intervention for the specified service user group.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, ensuring key communication needs and preferences are reflected in all stages of the plan, including risk assessment.
• Manage a caseload using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic, community settings, and on home visits.
• Act in a consultative role to external agencies regarding clinical interventions, risk assessments and management plans.
• Provide SLT services to service users within the Intensive Support Service presenting with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties.
• Undertake supervision of junior staff and students as required; work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a mixed caseload with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness; maintain clinical records; develop skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Member of the RCSLT
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post-graduate dysphagia training or willingness to undertake

Experience and Skills

• Specialist knowledge and application of SLT assessments and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its governance
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages; supervision skills
• Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
• Desirable: experience of managing a mixed dysphagia and communication caseload

Additional Information

• Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, Professional; willingness to work flexibly
• Commitment to safeguarding, patient-centered, non-discriminatory practice, lifelong learning
• Full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel

Details

Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Location: Norfolk Adult Community Learning Disability Teams (Norwich, NR1 2DH). Band 6, Salary £38,682–£46,580 per annum, pro rata. Permanent role. Full-time.

Dates posted: 19 September 2025. Reference: 367-LD&F-9734.