Job summary
Are you passionate about helping people with Learning disabilities? Are you dedicated to delivering the best possible patient care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Speech and Language therapist in our community team for adults with learning disabilities.
We are looking for a professional with leadership skills and a passion to be part of the Speech and Language therapy service as a B5 part time post for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivery of a highly specialist service, under the direction of the senior SLT demonstrating evolving expertise and specialist skills in areas such as Dysphagia and Communication.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, are passionate about joint working and improving health and social care outcomes for people with learning disabilities and wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative team then we want to hear from you.
West London NHS Trust is committed to improving quality, caring with compassion and supporting staff wellbeing.
This is a part time B5 SLT role, offered as a Fixed term contract for 12 months
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will independently manage a caseload of Dysphagia for people with learning disabilities and their communication needs.
They will maintain a high standard of clinical work and offer a person-centred approach to client assessment and intervention by using appropriate treatment procedures and following established standards as guided by the Senior SLT in the team They might also be expected to take part or initiate appropriate quality measures, research or clinical studies that can improve the service and the experience of the service users.
They will be expected to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, service users, carers, and other local services.
The post holder also is required to deliver formal and informal training to staff and carers and participate in regular team meetings, and clinical supervision. They will be flexible, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to reflect on their own practice. They will show respect and compassion for people with learning disabilities, and their families
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- oFirst degree and Licence to Practice from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- oCurrent registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- oWorking collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
- oExperience of making communication resources
- oExperience of working with people with a wide range of communication difficulties - adult or children
- oExperience working with tertiary or voluntary community-based services
- oExperience working with clients from diverse cultures.
- oWorking in a community setting
- oUnderstanding of cultural differences and their impact on SLT provision.
Desirable
- oWorking with adults or children with learning disabilities
- oWorking with adults or children with dysphagia
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding processes.
- oBasic knowledge of the developmental stages of language development.
- oBasic knowledge of dysphagia and its impact
- oBasic knowledge of common medical conditions and a basic understanding of their impact on functional ability (communication and eating and drinking).
- oKnowledge of RCSLT position paper on LD and it's impact on SLT
- oAn ability to use clinical and ethical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings, plan and evaluate intervention programme
- oAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team, with a range of professionals and statutory bodies.
- oBasic knowledge of legislation relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities.
- oAbility to reflect on clinical practise and experience
- oAn understanding of the boundaries of the SLT role.
- o Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, carers and professionals.
- oClear & 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.
- oWilling to learn and grow professionally with a commitment to lifelong learning.
- oAbility to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement.
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload.
- oAbility to work independently.
- oCalm and consistent approach to stressful situations
- oGood understanding of family-centred practice
- oGood interpersonal skills and ability to adapt.
- oAbility to work under pressure and manage competing demands.
- oCandidates should have emotional integrity and demonstrate ability to cope with difficult/highly emotive situations.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
- oTo have knowledge of Makaton
- oExperience of teaching/ presentation skills appropriate for teaching professionals and peers in an in-service training setting.
Key Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective team member.
- oGood organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, and time management.
- oPersonal and professional responsibility
- . oAbility to self-motivate.
- oAbility to follow instructions and work independently without direct supervision..
- oAppropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations.
- oAbility to manage own caseload and skill level.
- oA commitment to ongoing learning
- oFlexibility, adaptability and reliability
- oAbility to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately. Able to accurately report and feedback information to colleagues and others both verbally and in writing.
- oFlexibility around work location and travel within the borough.
- oUnderstanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- oAble to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours. .
- oAbility to cope with uncertainty and change.
- oAble to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
- oAble to meet the required IT Skills for the post
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching/presenting to professionals, colleagues or carers
- oAbility to think creatively
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- oFirst degree and Licence to Practice from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- oCurrent registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- oWorking collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
- oExperience of making communication resources
- oExperience of working with people with a wide range of communication difficulties - adult or children
- oExperience working with tertiary or voluntary community-based services
- oExperience working with clients from diverse cultures.
- oWorking in a community setting
- oUnderstanding of cultural differences and their impact on SLT provision.
Desirable
- oWorking with adults or children with learning disabilities
- oWorking with adults or children with dysphagia
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding processes.
- oBasic knowledge of the developmental stages of language development.
- oBasic knowledge of dysphagia and its impact
- oBasic knowledge of common medical conditions and a basic understanding of their impact on functional ability (communication and eating and drinking).
- oKnowledge of RCSLT position paper on LD and it's impact on SLT
- oAn ability to use clinical and ethical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings, plan and evaluate intervention programme
- oAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team, with a range of professionals and statutory bodies.
- oBasic knowledge of legislation relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities.
- oAbility to reflect on clinical practise and experience
- oAn understanding of the boundaries of the SLT role.
- o Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, carers and professionals.
- oClear & 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.
- oWilling to learn and grow professionally with a commitment to lifelong learning.
- oAbility to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement.
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload.
- oAbility to work independently.
- oCalm and consistent approach to stressful situations
- oGood understanding of family-centred practice
- oGood interpersonal skills and ability to adapt.
- oAbility to work under pressure and manage competing demands.
- oCandidates should have emotional integrity and demonstrate ability to cope with difficult/highly emotive situations.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
- oTo have knowledge of Makaton
- oExperience of teaching/ presentation skills appropriate for teaching professionals and peers in an in-service training setting.
Key Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective team member.
- oGood organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, and time management.
- oPersonal and professional responsibility
- . oAbility to self-motivate.
- oAbility to follow instructions and work independently without direct supervision..
- oAppropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations.
- oAbility to manage own caseload and skill level.
- oA commitment to ongoing learning
- oFlexibility, adaptability and reliability
- oAbility to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately. Able to accurately report and feedback information to colleagues and others both verbally and in writing.
- oFlexibility around work location and travel within the borough.
- oUnderstanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- oAble to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours. .
- oAbility to cope with uncertainty and change.
- oAble to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
- oAble to meet the required IT Skills for the post
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching/presenting to professionals, colleagues or carers
- oAbility to think creatively
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
