This is a specialist SLT post based in the Transforming Care autism team (TCAT). The post holder will play a core role in the MDT team consisting of OTs, clinical psychologists, therapy assistants and peer support workers who work with autistic adults and young people from 14 years old who do not have a learning disability. The team criteria are to provide specialist assessment and consultation regarding people who are on the Dynamic support register, and who are therefore inpatients or at imminent risk of requiring inpatient admission.The SLT will assess, formulate, and make recommendations regarding how a shared understanding of the person's communication needs will contribute to understanding and reducing the presenting risk. The SLT will offer advice and support to enable the person and their support system to live well with their neurodivergence and reduce the risk of future hospital admission.
If the person has dysphagia the role will be to identify this and signpost to the appropriate SLT team.The SLT will be working very closely with inpatient and community mental health services, including the SLT inpatient team and the Transitions and Pathways Team (TAP)SLTs.The post holder will work in partnership with clients, carers, multi-disciplinary team members and other agencies in the network to inform assessments of individual needs, make recommendations for placement, intervention, and support needs. They will also work to develop the skills of local community services to deliver recommended care plans.