Specialist Speech Therapist

1 week ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Speech Therapist to join our team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust. As a Specialist Speech Therapist, you will be responsible for providing specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions for service users in receipt of care from community services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions for service users in receipt of care from community services.
  • Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community-based treatment activities.
  • Actively promoting Salt and Language therapy within the service area.
  • Contributing to the leadership and development of the Specialist Learning Disability Health Team in accordance with local and national guidance.

Person Specification

  • Post-registration experience including in learning disabilities.
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Supervision of staff and/or students.
  • Leadership/first-line management experience.
  • Experience of a range of learning disability settings.
  • Postgraduate Dysphagia training or ability to successfully complete the training within 2 years.
  • Evidence of ongoing training and relevant postgraduate courses in communication and dysphagia.
  • Specialist knowledge and application of Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to learning disability.
  • Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
  • Understanding of and ability to use appropriate outcome measures.
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
  • Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
  • Supervisory/appraisal skills.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
  • Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Specialist Speech Therapist looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust.



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