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This post aims to support the Brent Community Learning Disability Team to provide clinical expertise and a high‑quality Speech and Language Service aimed at improving the quality of life for adults with a learning disability in Brent. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination, as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course, patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.
As a Speech and Language Therapist within the Brent Learning Disability Service, you will play a key role in providing specialist assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will manage your own caseload, applying evidence‑based practice to develop individualised care plans and deliver effective interventions across community and healthcare settings. The role also involves working with a wide range of professionals, carers, and families to ensure person‑centred support and meaningful outcomes for service users.
Responsibilities
* Caseload Management – Independently assess, plan and deliver specialist speech and language therapy interventions for adults with learning disabilities presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
* Specialist Assessment – Use clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice to carry out comprehensive assessments, formulate management plans, and produce clear written reports.
* Intervention and Therapy – Develop and implement individualised care plans, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, and evaluate outcomes.
* Person‑Centred Practice – Involve service users, carers and support staff in all aspects of planning and prioritising care to ensure meaningful and personalised outcomes.
* Multidisciplinary Working – Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and collaborating with colleagues across health, social care and community settings.
* Training and Advice – Provide training, guidance and support to carers, families, support workers and other professionals on communication and swallowing needs, including risk management.
* Supervision and Development – Support the supervision and training of junior staff, assistants and students, contributing to professional development within the service.
* Clinical Governance – Maintain accurate clinical records, adhere to Trust policies and professional codes of conduct, and contribute to service audits, quality initiatives and evidence‑based practice.
* Service Development – Participate in service improvement projects, contribute to shaping the SLT service within the Learning Disability team, and support innovations in practice.
* Professional Development – Engage in regular appraisal and supervision, maintain a professional portfolio, and undertake ongoing training, including progression to post‑basic dysphagia competencies where required.
Working Pattern & Location
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (with flexibility). The post is based at Appletree, Kingswood Centre.
Career Advancement
Band 5 appointees are supported to progress to Band 6 through a clear developmental framework. Post‑basic dysphagia training and further specialist learning are also supported.
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