Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Learning Disabilities

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Greenwich Community Learning Disability Team. You will work within an established multi-disciplinary service delivering high quality assessment, diagnosis and intervention to adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

The role includes caseload management, clinical supervision of SaLT staff and active participation in team activities and service development.

Qualifications

• Deliver Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with learning disabilities.
• Line manage/co-supervise SaLT Co-workers and Support Workers as directed.
• Support development of specialist clinical skills within a forward-thinking service.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of clients with Learning Disabilities and communication/eating and drinking difficulties.
• Line manage/clinically supervise SaLT Co-workers and Specialist Support Workers as directed.
• Deliver high quality SLT assessment, diagnosis and intervention in partnership with families/carers.
• Represent SLT in MDTs and directorate meetings/working parties.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Caseload Management

Clinical Supervision

Education

BSc Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Greenwich Community Learning Disability Team. You will work within an established multi-disciplinary service delivering high quality assessment, diagnosis and intervention to adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

The role includes caseload management, clinical supervision of SaLT staff and active participation in team activities and service development.