Job summary
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6 37.5hrs
Based in Bedfordshire
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic specialist speech and language therapist with experience and a passion for working with adults who have a learning disability. You will be working in the Intensive Support Team and be part of an innovative MDT.
This post will be based in Bedfordshire to cover areas in Luton, Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
You should be able to demonstrate experience of working with complex communication needs, challenging behaviour, AAC, dysphagia, support for Mental Capacity Assessments and use of an Inclusive Communication approach. Also, experience of supervising less experienced therapists/assistants and the delivery of specific training.
We are able to offer you a friendly and supportive team environment with regular supervision meetings, reflective practice, multidisciplinary working, regular team meetings and an opportunity to develop your personal and clinical skills through a range of learning experiences including internal and external training, CPD programme, Quality Improvement and attendance at CEN's.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team within the Intensive Support Team (IST). IST is a specialist crisis service for adults with a learning disability who have behaviours that challenge or changes to mental or physical health. IST is part of the wider Specialist health care team.
The post holder will be expected to carry a caseload, this will involve intensive community support to adults with learning disabilities with additional complex mental health and or challenging behaviour issues that result in the person posing a risk to themselves or others.
This role will involve completing complex assessments and interventions including assessment and management of communication needs, Dysphagia/eating and drinking difficulties and advising the team on inclusive communication strategies. They will manage and prioritise a defined caseload and work with an appropriate degree of autonomy and independence with adults with learning disabilities
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Specialist Service to people who have a Learning Disability with communication and/or swallowing difficulties within the Bedfordshire and Luton area and their staff/carers.
To be able to demonstrate an awareness of impact of communication on mental health and behaviour that challenges.
To identify, assess and diagnose a range of communication impairments and select appropriate clients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
To continue to develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision.
To take part in the supervision of students.
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required.
To take part in the development and delivery of training to others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Specialist Service to people who have a Learning Disability with communication and/or swallowing difficulties within the Bedfordshire and Luton area and their staff/carers.
To be able to demonstrate an awareness of impact of communication on mental health and behaviour that challenges.
To identify, assess and diagnose a range of communication impairments and select appropriate clients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
To continue to develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision.
To take part in the supervision of students.
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required.
To take part in the development and delivery of training to others.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience of working in a Multi- disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experince of working with people with complex needs
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working with people as a Speech and language therapist
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience of working in a Multi- disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experince of working with people with complex needs
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working with people as a Speech and language therapist
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
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).
