Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in Learning Disability Services?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and well-established Community Learning Disability Team for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who may also have autism, mental health needs, communication difficulties and/or dysphagia.

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care and improve outcomes for service users.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention and advice for adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

As part of a well-established Community Learning Disability Team, you will work closely with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Psychiatrists and Support Workers to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care that improves outcomes and quality of life for service users.

You will manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing communication and dysphagia management plans, providing advice and training to carers and support providers, and supporting individuals to participate as fully as possible in their daily lives and decision-making.

The successful candidate will join a supportive network of Speech and Language Therapists, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in communication, dysphagia, leadership, service development, quality improvement and research. Regular clinical supervision, professional practice development meetings and continuing professional development opportunities are integral to the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT who enjoys multidisciplinary working, values person-centred care and is passionate about improving the health, wellbeing and independence of adults with learning disabilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and clinical skills, a passion for person-centred practice, and experience in dysphagia management. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, provide advice and training to carers and professionals, and support the ongoing development of colleagues and students within the service.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development through clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD, and strong professional links with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues across Leeds services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be part of a supportive and innovative team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a community-based role and the postholder must hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Please reference this in your application.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and supports flexible and agile working through the provision of laptops and mobile technology.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

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.