Main area Nurse / Occupational Therapist in Learning Disability Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 270-TG580-MH-A
Site Campbell House, Northampton or St Marys Hospital, Kettering Town Countywide Northamptonshire Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/01/2026 09:00
Job overview
Band 6 Learning Disability Intensive Support Team - Speech and Language Therapist
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who has the relevant qualification and experiences or can demonstrate equivalent competencies within Speech and Language Therapy to join our growing team to meet the diverse needs of this cohort of individuals.
The Intensive Support Team (IST) is a community based service delivering specialist multi‑disciplinary healthcare assessment and treatment services locally for individuals (fourteen years and over) who have a learning disability with / or presenting with a mental illness and / or severe challenging behaviour. The service provided is person centred and tailored to the individual and their environment, taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We provide this through direct intense support, joint working with other services (e.g. Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities; Community Mental Health Teams; Community Team for Children) and / or through offering consultancy to other professionals involved.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Learning Disability Intensive Support Team within a multi‑disciplinary framework, providing intensive assessment, formulation and intervention for clients who present with behaviour that challenges and / or mental health issues.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and evidence‑based working in partnership within the IST, wider Learning Disability Service and external services to ensure a seamless pathway for clients. Within this comprehensive whole team approach, we aim to work towards personal recovery by using creative and innovative solutions to address conflict and differences whilst providing interventions that will enable individuals to gain control over their lives and reduce levels of vulnerability, challenging behaviour and effects of mental illness.
Working for our organisation
Post holders will have experience of working with people who have a learning disability and either mental ill‑health and/or complex behavioural needs.
Successful candidates will need to have a genuine interest in working within a multi‑disciplinary team providing Assessment and Intervention for the defined group of individuals. You will be expected to work within a values driven, recovery based approach that imbeds the Positive Behaviour Support framework.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
* SaLT Qualification
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of mandatory training
* Evidence of relevant continued professional development over the last 2 years
Minimum of 12 months experience
* Post registration experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities
* Evidence of working as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Experience of working within a community service
* Experience of managing a case load and/or co‑ordinating care
LD / MH experience
* Working with people with learning disability who have challenging and complex needs (Mental Health / Challenging Behaviour)
* An understanding of risk management and risk assessment
* Positive Behaviour Support Training or equivalent
* An understanding of assessment and intervention of CB
Key statements for applicants
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re‑check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.
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