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To provide a high-quality clinical Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service to people living in the community who have learning disability health needs, within the Barnet Learning Disabilities Service.

To independently manage their own caseload and be clinically responsible for their caseload of adults with complex communication difficulties and Dysphagia, in a variety of settings.

To carry out specific assessments and interventions with adults with learning disabilities, as delegated by a senior Speech & Language Therapist.

To support and work with SLT students to implement therapy programmes.

To provide training for other professionals and others working in the community with adults with a learning disability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, develop and implement programmes of care to meet the needs of adults with complex communication difficulties and/or Dysphagia.
• Prioritise, assess, treat and manage and discharge cases appropriately from own caseload.
• Interpret test data and evaluate other presenting factors in order to plan and implement therapy programmes as necessary on an individual and / or group basis.
• Work independently as part of a multi-professional team, managing own time effectively.
• Clinical duties related to Communication, Management and Leadership, Professionalism, Teaching and Training, Clinical Governance, Research and other duties as required.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

• First degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Post graduate training in clinical areas relevant to the post e.g. Makaton, Clinical Supervision, PECS, Talking Mats.
• RCSLT post graduate accredited Dysphagia qualification or working towards accreditation

• Experience of working with Adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of the assessment and treatment of Adult Dysphagia
• Administering clinical assessments and analysing them
• Development and implementation of programs of care
• Carrying out informal assessment in range of environments
• Communicating information clearly to parent/carers and service users
• Working independently with a joint communication and Dysphagia caseload
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
• Supervising others e.g. Assistant, Student
• Previous experience of working in an adult community setting
• Experience in development of SLT services

• To carry out and analyse both formal and informal assessments for people with complex needs, independently.
• Ability to use clinical and ethical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings, plan and evaluate intervention programme
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, with a range of professionals and statutory bodies.
• Knowledge of national policies, legislation and procedures that impact SLT and future care for learning disabilities
• Clear & concise written skills with competency in IT skills for video calls, reports, accessible information, advice/activity suggestions and internet use to access SLT related information.
• Experience of teaching/presentation skills appropriate for teaching professionals and peers in an in-service training setting.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
• Knowledge of Makaton

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.