Job summary
Would you like to join an innovative team committed to delivering the best possible care for our service-users? Essex Learning Disability Partnership are looking for a Registered Speech and Language Therapistwith a passion for delivering the highest standard of care for individuals that have a learning disability.
You will be working as a Speech and Language Therapist within The Essex Community Learning Disability Team, based in Mid & West Essex Community at Tekhnicon House in Braintree, Spinks Lane Therapy Centre in Witham and Kao Park in Harlow.
The Essex Community Learning Disability Team provides person-centered and holistic assessment and care for adults with a learning disability. The multidisciplinary team works with individuals that live independently in the community, with family/carers, and those that reside in supported living schemes or 24-hour residential placements. The service is committed to improving the health and well-being of people with a learning disability across North-East, Mid & West Essex, by working in a simple, person-centred way that empowers individuals to maximise their potential.
Main duties of the job
As our new Speech and Language Therapist you will be welcomed into a safe and supportive staff team, who empower and encourage one another in being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of those we care for. Two of our current members of staff say that we are 'caring, positive, professional and dedicated' and a 'friendly and caring team that is committed to helping you learn and grow as a therapist'.
You will contribute towards service development for the Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Essex Learning Disability Partnership. The role will require travelling across the Mid and West Essex community to visit service users in their homes or day centre provision, or other locations as required by their specific needs.
Find out more about working at Essex Learning Disability Partnership here: www.eldp-hpfteput.nhs.uk
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
What's more, you will also be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave on entry to NHS
- One of the best pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working options
- Car leasing scheme
- Childcare discounts
- Wellbeing events and activities
- A 24-hour staff support helpline
The Speech and Language Therapist role also boasts great links with SLT colleagues throughout HPFT services, regular supervision, training, and opportunities for CPD. There is a strong ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement throughout the service and the Trust as a whole, which creates possibilities for training, developing and extending knowledge and skills. We have also supported members of the current team to develop from Band 5 to Band 6 within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
Manage a defined and increasingly diverse caseload, using evidence-based person-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to those who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
The role will involve working in an interdisciplinary way to assess service users needs, devise care plans and evaluate outcomes, by providing assessment, clinical advice, and support for those that present with communication and swallowing difficulties, and may have behaviour that challenges and require support with their mental health. You will work directly with service users, carers, colleagues, and other service providers, and may deliver training and education to other professionals/carers/family.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
Manage a defined and increasingly diverse caseload, using evidence-based person-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to those who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
The role will involve working in an interdisciplinary way to assess service users needs, devise care plans and evaluate outcomes, by providing assessment, clinical advice, and support for those that present with communication and swallowing difficulties, and may have behaviour that challenges and require support with their mental health. You will work directly with service users, carers, colleagues, and other service providers, and may deliver training and education to other professionals/carers/family.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Member of the RCSLT
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - professional portfolio
- Post graduate dysphagia training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
- Detailed knowledge of evidence based practice and its contribution to practice governance
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Experience of managing a caseload
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the field of Learning Disabilities or other relevant transferrable setting (eg older adults, long term neuro)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Member of the RCSLT
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - professional portfolio
- Post graduate dysphagia training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
- Detailed knowledge of evidence based practice and its contribution to practice governance
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Experience of managing a caseload
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the field of Learning Disabilities or other relevant transferrable setting (eg older adults, long term neuro)
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).
