Job overview
Are you a motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills within a specialist Learning Disability Service? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doncaster Learning Disability Team, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health, wellbeing and communication outcomes of adults with learning disabilities.
This role offers the opportunity to work with adults who have complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties, delivering person-centred assessment, intervention and support across a range of community settings. You will receive support and supervision from experienced Speech and Language Therapists while developing specialist skills within learning disability services.
What we're looking for
You will hold a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). You will have a good understanding of communication disorders and dysphagia, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and supporting adults with communication needs is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
- Assess, diagnose and provide intervention for adults with learning disabilities who have complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
- Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred treatment plans to support communication and safe eating and drinking.
- Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload within community and clinic settings.
- Provide specialist advice and support to families, carers, support providers and partner agencies.
- Contribute to integrated multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and intervention.
- Support the use of alternative and augmentative communication approaches where appropriate.
- Deliver training and education to carers, support staff and other professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and Trust standards.
- Participate in quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Aware of the principles of audit, research, clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Excellent time management skills.
- Word processing and IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of adult acquired communication impairments Knowledge of speech & language therapy assessment and how such can be used in differential diagnosis.
- Experience of working with adults with acquired speech and language impairments
- Able to assess language disorders resulting from neurological impairment and use this to plan patient and goal led therapy.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude
- Able to handle sensitive situations Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSc Speech and Language Therapy.
- State registration via Healthcare Professions Council
- Registered member of the RCSLT
Desirable
- Relevant courses/attendance at SIG’s
- Post graduate dysphagia training
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapist with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in 2 Jubilee Close. It is listed as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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