Job summary
We are pleased to offer an excitingFixed-Term Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) - Band 6 position within the Triborough Learning Disability Team for a period of 10 months. This service operates across the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster,providing a community-based service to adults with learning disabilities from age 18, as well as supporting transition from children's services.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated, patient-centred care. This post provides a fantastic opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist to develop expertise in both communication and dysphagia management, contributing directly to improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The role will enable professional growth in line with national policy and evidence-based practice guidance, offering hands-on experience in a vibrant community setting.
For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video:CLCHS&LRecruitment- YouTube
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for, including but not limited to:
- Developing and implementing Speech & Language Therapy strategies to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities.
- Delivering health promotion activities to support patients' communication and swallowing needs.
- Providing clinical input for an identified caseload of patients with complex needs.
- Working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, including colleagues in primary and secondary care, carers, advocacy groups, voluntary sector organisations, care providers and the acute sector.
- Setting and maintaining high standards of professional practice while remaining a flexible and adaptable member of the team.
- Demonstrating excellent communication skills, engaging and motivating both professional staff and clients.
- Contributing to a supportive and inclusive service environment that values patient empowerment, compassionate care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- RCSLT post graduate accredited Dysphagia qualification Interaction, or working towards accreditation
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Communicating information clearly to parent/carers and service users
- Working independently with a joint communication and Dysphagia caseload
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
Desirable
- Supervising others e.g. Assistant, Student
- Previous experience of working in an adult community setting
- Experience in development of SLT services
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- To carry out an analyse both formal and informal assessments for people who have complex needs, independently
- Knowledge of up-to-date assessment and therapeutic interventions related to specialist area
- Experience of the assessment and treatment of Dysphagia
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of national policies, legislation and procedures that impact of SLT and future care for learning disabilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, carers and professionals
- 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.
- Ability to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
- Experience of teaching/ presentation skills appropriate for teaching professionals and peers in an in-service training setting
- Working with student SLT's
- To have knowledge of Makaton
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional responsibility
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, and time management.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently without direct supervision
- Ability 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.
- Understanding of the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- RCSLT post graduate accredited Dysphagia qualification Interaction, or working towards accreditation
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Communicating information clearly to parent/carers and service users
- Working independently with a joint communication and Dysphagia caseload
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings
Desirable
- Supervising others e.g. Assistant, Student
- Previous experience of working in an adult community setting
- Experience in development of SLT services
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- To carry out an analyse both formal and informal assessments for people who have complex needs, independently
- Knowledge of up-to-date assessment and therapeutic interventions related to specialist area
- Experience of the assessment and treatment of Dysphagia
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of national policies, legislation and procedures that impact of SLT and future care for learning disabilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, carers and professionals
- 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.
- Ability to problem solve, organise, prioritise and demonstrate sound judgement
Desirable
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
- Experience of teaching/ presentation skills appropriate for teaching professionals and peers in an in-service training setting
- Working with student SLT's
- To have knowledge of Makaton
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional responsibility
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, and time management.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently without direct supervision
- Ability 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.
- Understanding of the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
