Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified SLT clinician or an  SLT clinician looking for an opportunity  to work within the the Community Specialist Heath Team as part of the Adult Learning Disability Service

The post holder will join the experienced SLT team to deliver assessments and intervention sessions to patients with a learning disability, living in their own homes. The post holder will  cover areas from Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock, so a car driver is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy Treatments to Adults with Learning Disabilities.

• To be involved in the development and implementation of Inclusive Communication within South Essex.

• To contribute Speech and Language Therapy advice to positive behaviour management plans in the community

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• To be an active member of the Team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To write reports reflecting knowledge of communication difficulties.

• To provide appropriate intervention and evaluation of outcomes.

• To provide professional advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication difficulties.

• To demonstrate effective negotiation skills particularly in relation to case management issues with carers, service users and others involved.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.

• To undertake joint assessments with other Speech and Language Therapist’s and/or other professionals within this specialist area of ALD.