Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Disability
Band 6

You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you're passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?

Well, we've got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far--and the impact you make will be profound. The learning disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.

You'll be working with adults who have a LD, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client's home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You'll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you'll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.

You don't need direct experience with LD - we'll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you're looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.

Although this post is advertised as a Band 6, we are willing to consider an appropriately qualified Band 5 or a progression role.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job
What you'll do

• Deliver specialist SLT input: Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
• Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team: Join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists, each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
• Provide a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 199-8353893-NP

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD relating to client group

Essential Skills

• Experience/qualification in dysphagia
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)

Desirable Skills

• Experience in using symbol software packages to produce easy read resources

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities

Desirable Experience

• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to be a good team member

Essential Assessment

• Working knowledge of issues relating to people with learning disabilities

Desirable Assessment

• Good verbal presentation 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.

Contact: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist Sam Hadlow, samhadlow@nhs.net, 02087266500

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