Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Valid UK driving license and access to car for work purposes
- Experience
Experience of working in an MDT
- Experience
Experience of using or observing a range of communication assessments
- Experience
Experience of using or observing a range of communication strategies and intervention s
- Qualifications
Speech and language therapy undergraduate degree
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Knowledge of electronic patient record system
- Experience
Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability and or Mental Health diagnoses.
- Experience
Experience of working in an NHS or health setting
- Experience
Experience of or interest in designing and delivering training packages
- Experience
Formal training such as Makaton, PECS, Talking Mats
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work in our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in East Surrey. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work within a well-established multi-disciplinary health team. Previous experience of working with people with a learning disability is desirable.
Our learning disabilities services provide high quality care within assessment and treatment settings and within community teams. Our Speech and Language Therapists are committed to promoting good communication in a proactive, ethical way. They have a key role in supporting individuals, their support networks and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the implementation of the RCSLT five good communication standards.
The successful candidate will possess good written and verbal communication skills and will be a keen team player. Surrey & Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust is committed to encouraging staff to develop their full potential and therefore supports training and Continuing Personal Development within a robust, supportive supervision structure.
The candidate must have a valid Driving License. Successful applicants will be expected to travel between bases in Redhill and Leatherhead.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the speech and language therapy needs of people with learning disabilities who use our services.
- To supervise and teach unqualified staff including students.
To demonstrate specialist speech and language therapy skills in areas of communication in order to develop and maintain skills needed for living a safe and ordinary life.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Incl 5% Fringe, HCAS, pa, pro rata.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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