Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Malling is looking for a dynamic Speech & Language Therapist to support adults with ASD. This role requires excellent organisational skills, both independently and in a team. Key responsibilities include assessments and designing therapeutic interventions to improve clients' communication. A qualified SLT with relevant experience is essential. This is a part-time, flexible position that may allow for home working.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible working hours

Competitive NHS salary

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT.
• Experience in communication assessments and interventions.
• Experience of working with adults within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal assessments for clients.
• Design and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Provide communication training and written reports.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Registered Member of RCSLT

Registered member of HCPC

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, focussed, and self-motivated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about supporting adults with ASD and complex comorbidities. The ideal candidate will work effectively alone, and in a team, demonstrating excellent organisational skills, and using their initiative in a fast-paced, working environment. The candidate will have a strong desire to improve clients communication within this at-risk population, who live inthe community, in residential housing and on the streets. This is an opportunity in an unique and specialist setting, where a SaLT can make a significant impact on peoples quality of life

Main duties of the job

To carry out communication formal and informal assessments for allocated clients and services.

To design and deliver therapeutic interventions for allocated clients and services.

To provide communication training, reports and produce projects in a timely manner.

To contribute to the efficient running of the service, through completing administrative tasks related to clinical activities.

About us

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Limited is awell-regarded independent Psychology-led service. In addition to autism, wework across adult mental health, personal injury sectors, and within communityand secure services for people with autism and intellectualdisability.

We offer a salary in line with Agenda forChange and an annual leave entitlement commensurate with the NHS. We arepassionate about supporting professional development both in house and regularattendance at external courses.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

• Participate in meetings to discuss the needs of allocated clients or service, and prioritise time accordingly.
• Complete appropriate assessments to inform treatment goals, and plan intervention.
• Provide individually tailored programmes to meet the needs of the allocated clients.
• Create engaging activities to improve communication skills of clients.
• Plan and execute sessions, both 1:1, and with small groups of adults, to develop language, communication and social skills.
• Provide written reports in a timely manner and/or contribute to MDT reports.
• Attend annual reviews/other review meetings as required.
• Ensure timely follow ups are arranged with client to ensure continuity of care for each client.
• Update the clients patient records after each appointment or activity related to them.
• Carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and its objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Skills

• Evidence-based, reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment.
• Effective communicator with clients, professionals, and staff members.
• Ability and skills to organise and manage workload.

Experience

• Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT.
• Evidence of in-depth experience in the relevant specialist clinical area.
• Experience in communication assessments and interventions.
• Experience in autism assessments and interventions.
• Experience of working with adults within mental health services.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceBand 7 Agenda for Change Pay Brackets

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working