Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist – Dysphagia & MDT

NHS Jobs; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Massachusetts is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage a specialist caseload of adults with learning disabilities, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention for communication disorders and dysphagia, while applying the Mental Capacity Act.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to audits, CPD and service development, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HCPC, RCSLT and Trust policies to support safe, effective

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with learning disabilities for communication disorders and dysphagia.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act in assessment, planning and intervention.
• Write evidence-based reports and care plans to guide safe support.
• Maintain clinical documentation compliant with HCPC, RCSLT and Trust policies.
• Support audits and service development within the Learning Disability SLT service.

Job description

NHS Jobs in Massachusetts is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage a specialist caseload of adults with learning disabilities, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention for communication disorders and dysphagia, while applying the Mental Capacity Act.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to audits, CPD and service development, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HCPC, RCSLT and Trust policies to support safe, effective