Job summary
We are pleased and excited to advertise for a suitably qualified Speech and Language Therapist to work within our Adult Learning Disability, Speech and Language Therapy team.
The post would suit a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, or an existing band 5 therapist looking to further their skills and experience. We are a small and friendly team of Speech and Language Therapists working with adults with learning disabilities as well as adults in the community.
The post involves the assessment and management of adults who have a learning disability and communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
You must have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC. The ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes is essential.
There are regular clinical team meetings and personal development planning to meet CPD needs, with regular management and clinical supervision. We also arrange regular social activities and team challenges.
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Andrea Cameron-Collier, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 0151 604 7271.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the relevant job description/personal specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder will be expected to undertake and the required criteria for the roles.
The post involves the assessment and management of communication in adults with learning disabilities.
You must have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC . The ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes is essential.
About us
We are a relatively small and very friendly team of Speech and Language Therapists who are committed to providing evidence based practice and high quality care to our patients and service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to person specification and job description for information related to the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to person specification and job description for information related to the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- SLT degree or recognised equivalent
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered member of HCPC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge about communication difficulties in several client groups
Desirable
- Additional work experience with members of the public
- Awareness of total communication
- Knowledge of the local area
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can apply knowledge to clinical experience
- Demonstrate awareness of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Computer Skills
- Access to transport for work purposes
Desirable
- Understands and can use the principles of prioritisation.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment
- Understand the difficulties of working in a distracting environment, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required
- Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
- Able to relate the values of the organisation to everyday practice
- Excellent organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- SLT degree or recognised equivalent
- Registered Member of RCSLT
- Registered member of HCPC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge about communication difficulties in several client groups
Desirable
- Additional work experience with members of the public
- Awareness of total communication
- Knowledge of the local area
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can apply knowledge to clinical experience
- Demonstrate awareness of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Computer Skills
- Access to transport for work purposes
Desirable
- Understands and can use the principles of prioritisation.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
- Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment
- Understand the difficulties of working in a distracting environment, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required
- Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
- Able to relate the values of the organisation to everyday practice
- Excellent organisational skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highfield Centre, Victoria Central Health Centre
Mill Lane
Wallasey
CH44 5UF
Employer's website
https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
