Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist- Learning Disability Community

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you looking for a flexible role that can provide a work,life balance? We might have the role for you.

We are excited to be able to offer a four-day week term-time, permanent contract providing Speech and Language therapy services into Leicester College,working with learners with a learning disability and other needs.

The successful candidate will be workingautonomously with the learners and college staff to provide communication andswallowing interventions within a modern and purpose-built college setting.

Thecollege is situated near the city centre, with free parking and an outsidespace for group activities and time away from the office.

You would be part of a friendly, supportive SALT team basedin the Adult Learning Disability service.Management and clinical supervision would be provided on a regularbasis, and you will have the opportunity to access peer support, CPD sessionsand other professional activities as part of your role.

If you have a passion for providing person centredinterventions in collaboration with people who have a learning disability orare looking to further develop your skills in this area, come and work withus

We are currently based at Bridge Park Plaza, Thurmaston, on the edge of Watermead Country Park. We will be moving to County Hall, Glenfield Hospital site from End of Spring 2024. Free car parking is available at both sites.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with learners with a learning disability and other needs. The successful candidate will be working autonomously with the learners and college staff to provide communication and swallowing interventions within a modern and purpose-built college setting.

Demonstrate well-developed skills in dealing with complex clinical issues, ensuring effective caseload management.

Provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches for children with communication, and where appropriate, eating and drinking needs Demonstrate well-developed skills in dealing with complex clinical issues, ensuring effective caseload management. Empower and enable carers to facilitate communication skills in adult with a learning disability. Provide advice to others regarding the support of adults with learning disabilities with communication and / or eating and drinking needs. Advise on the promotion of positive communication environment. to meet needs Refer on to other services / agencies as appropriate. Ensure quality, safety and reduction of risk in service delivery by use of evidence- based practice. Produce written reports regarding needs, summarising proposed intervention plans and future recommendations.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with children / young people and adults learning disability Relevant postgraduate experience in Speech and Language Therapy role. Previous experience of mentorship/support of other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. Previous experience of caseload management

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. HCPC Licence to practice. Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable

Evidence of postgraduate continuing professional development relevant to the role.

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