Overview
Are you looking for a SaLT position in Adult Learning Disability that is part of a supportive, innovative and engaged MDT that delivers excellent care and improves the lives of people with a learning disability? The Adult Learning Disability Service in Bexley/Bromley has expanded to increase its team of Speech and Language Therapists. This is a great opportunity for a therapist wanting to further develop specialist skills working with adults with learning disabilities including autism. You will be part of the Bromley and Bexley multi-disciplinary, community learning disability team alongside a Band 7 SaLT Clinical Lead, Band 6 and a Band 5 SaLT Co-worker. You will have a small caseload of adults with varying degrees of learning disability, some with complex needs including dysphagia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, mental health difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. The team is based at Queen Mary\'s Hospital, Sidcup.
Details Date posted: 10 September 2025. Pay scheme: Agenda for change. Band: Band 6. Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year pa inc. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Reference number: 277-7465815-ALD. Job locations: Queen Mary Hospital, Frognal Ave, Sidcup, DA14 6LF.
Responsibilities
* To manage own caseload of clients with Learning Disabilities and with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties
* To line manage/clinically supervise SaLT Co-workers, SaLT Assistant and Specialist Support Workers and students as directed by Functional Team Manager and Professional Lead for ALD SaLT
* To deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to people with Learning Disabilities in partnership with their families/carers
* To plan and deliver training courses
* To act as part of the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability teams and represent the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Team/Directorate meetings/working parties
* To carry out and interpret specialist assessments of the communication skills and needs of people with learning disabilities including those with complex/challenging needs and their carers
* To diagnose the communication impairments of people with learning disabilities including those with complex/challenging needs
* To carry out and interpret specialist assessments of the eating and drinking (dysphagia) skills and needs of people with learning disabilities including those with complex/challenging needs
* To diagnose eating and drinking impairments of people with learning disabilities including those with complex/challenging needs
* To plan, implement and monitor specialised packages of care including direct therapy, advice and training
* To demonstrate well-developed specialist communication and presentation skills at all times
* To adapt spoken and written information to suit the communication needs of the listener/audience
* To liaise with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Learning Disability and Transitions Teams
* To maintain close links with School, College, Day and Residential Service and Staff/Managers
* To develop and deliver specialist presentations and training to a range of audiences including Service Users, carers, staff and professional colleagues, in both small and large groups
* To adapt information to meet the specific communication needs of people with learning disabilities by identifying and producing accessible versions
* To maintain clinical records in accordance with local standards
* To provide letters and reports as necessary in accordance with local standards
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* RCSLT & HCPC Registration
* Has worked as part of a MDT
* Completed NQP Competencies
Desirable
* Post graduate degree study
* Post basic dysphagia competencies
* Working with people with learning disability in any role
* Knowledge of specialist software or AAC
* Further CPD training or qualifications
Additional information
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Mary Hospital, Frognal Ave, Sidcup, DA14 6LF
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