Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

7 months ago


Hyde, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a highly experienced, multi-professional team working with people with learning disabilities in Tameside.

The post-holder will be based within the Community Learning Disability Team at Hollingworth Clinic in Tameside. We deliver high quality healthcare assessments and interventions to people with complex and challenging needs. The team comprises of community nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, assistant practitioners and psychiatry input.

Delivery of evidence based Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities who may have complex and challenging needs. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary context with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the communication needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers. The postholder will be an excellent team player who demonstrates the ability to work effectively and productively.

**Key Responsibilities of the Post**:
To undertake, highly complex swallowing and communication assessments in order to diagnose speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders.

To develop hypotheses based on assessment and implement Specialist Speech & Language Therapy treatment and programmes of care and discharge appropriately.

To use evidence based practice to inform clinical decision making in relation to communication impairments and dysphagia.

**Key Requirements of the Person Specification**:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.

Evidence of the successful completion of post basic dysphagia qualification.

Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities

Well established knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group).

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.



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