We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Specialist Lead - Learning Disability (LD) Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) to join our Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (CTALD) within NHS Somerset Foundation Trust. In this pivotal role, you will ensure clinical excellence in the assessment and management of communication and dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing) needs, including complex and chronic conditions. You will act as a source of specialist expertise for the LD SLT team, service users, care providers, students, assistant practitioners, other healthcare professionals, and stakeholders. This is a predominantly clinical role, carrying a specialist caseload while working closely with our multi-disciplinary health team. You will also provide high-quality clinical supervision to identified specialist SLTs within CTALD and contribute to the continued development of our services for adults with learning disabilities across Somerset.
Responsibilities:
1. Deliver specialist clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and complex communication and dysphagia needs.
2. Work autonomously to manage your own caseload, ensuring clinical risk is effectively managed.
3. Provide expert advice to colleagues, care providers, and other agencies to ensure co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary care.
4. Offer high-quality clinical supervision and mentorship to SLT colleagues, assistant practitioners, and students.
5. Lead and contribute to service development, audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives within LD SLT and CTALD.
6. Represent the LD SLT service at relevant multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings.
7. Support staff development through coaching, training, and active performance management.
8. Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
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