Job overview
Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 or Band 5 progressing to Band 6) - Haringey Learning Disabilities Service
Would you like to be part of a well-established multidisciplinary health and social care team? Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live healthier, more independent lives?
The Haringey Learning Disabilities Speech and Language Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, with an exciting opportunity to progress to Band 6 within the role.
We offer:
* Regular clinical supervision and professional development support
* Cross-borough peer supervision and networking opportunities
* Access to wider Whittington SLT team connections and expertise
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated therapist looking to develop specialist skills while making a real difference in the community.
Main duties of the job
In this rewarding post, you will:
* Deliver communication and dysphagia interventions to adults with learning disabilities
* Receive structured supervision and support to develop skills in managing a complex caseload
* Work with individuals with diverse and complex communication and swallowing needs
* Provide training and guidance to paid carers, family members, and staff in community, day, and supported living services
* You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced SLT team, including an SLT Assistant, and contributing to a range of multidisciplinary pathways across Haringey.
Working for our organisation
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and strives to ensure fair and accessible services for all. We aim to employ a workforce representative of the community and value differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. We follow recruitment and employment policies that reflect these differences.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, details can be found in the Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities section.
Person specification
* MSC/Post Grad/BSc in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
* Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
* Registered Member of RCSLT
* NB for students just completing their training HCPC can be pending
* Training relevant to client group e.g. Makaton, positive behaviour support, Intensive Interaction, dysphagia
* Basic research methodology
Skills/abilities
* Communicate complex, sensitive information
* Select basic intervention accurately
* Good problem-solving skills
* Good organisational skills
* Awareness of adapting communication styles with different people
Previous Experience
* Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities within clinical education or prior to training
* Working as part of a team in a relevant setting
* Administrative tasks, including record keeping and note writing
* Supervision and following goals set by supervisor
Knowledge
* Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication and speech & language relevant to adults with learning disabilities
* Knowledge of key characteristics leading to a basic differential diagnosis relevant to the client group
* Knowledge of selecting, setting & evaluating goals for intervention
* Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions relevant to adults and young people with learning disabilities
* Knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors affecting client management
* Understanding of multi-disciplinary team approaches
* Understanding of applicable policy and statutory frameworks relevant to learning disabilities
* Knowledge of safeguarding
* Knowledge and understanding of Education Health and Social Care plans and how an SLT may contribute
* Knowledge of approaches to support clients & carers with behaviour that challenges, mental health needs or autism
* Basic approaches to support clients with dysphagia
* Knowledge of accessible information
Personal Qualities
* Flexibility
* Able to take initiative
* Ability to reflect on practice
* Able to seek and provide support
Safeguarding
Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees must comply with safeguarding policies and procedures and participate in required training and supervision.
Safety, approvals and eligibility
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet visa sponsorship criteria. Applications are welcome from those seeking flexible or job-sharing arrangements. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and Disclosure to the DBS as required.
For the application process, contact details and further information may be provided by the NLPSS recruitment helpdesk if required.
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