Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Adult Learning Disabilities

Job overview

The post holder is a valued team member of the ALD Speech and Language Therapy Teams working in Partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) Learning disability multidisciplinary Teams. This includes providing clinical support to Band 5 therapists and supervision to a Speech and Language Therapy Assistants as necessary.

The postholder will independently provide a comprehensive specialist clinical service specifically to adults with Learning Disabilities, with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (EDS).

To provide training, direct/ indirect support to other professionals relating to ALD communication and EDS difficulties.

To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways, departmental policies/protocols.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, diagnose, develop, implement and evaluate Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment and care programmes/plans for clients with communication, EDS difficulties
• Supervise/monitor competencies of band 3 and 4 assistants
• To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, e.g. for client, carers and other professionals
• To fully contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around client needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan
• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with HCPC professional standards and local Trust policies
• To provide second opinions to colleagues as appropriate
• To develop clear care plans based on best practice
• To work independently, managing and prioritising own complex caseload and workload with supervision as necessary
• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication and EDS difficulties

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Williams on [email protected]