We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for a band 6 Speech & Language Therapy role.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to be part of a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary adult learning disability health service.
The post is based in one of our multi-disciplinary Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities (Adults) covering East Surrey with two office bases in Leatherhead and Redhill. There is an expectation to work across the patch. The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The successful applicant will join a team of Speech and Language Therapists already working in East and West Community Teams as well as in the Neurodevelopmental, Children and Young Person's, Older Age Adults and Forensic services.
Our Speech & Language Therapists are committed to supporting individuals, their support networks and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the promotion of effective communication in a proactive, person-centred way. Another key part of the support to people who use our services is to promote their safe eating and drinking.
There is a robust system for peer support, managerial and clinical supervision. Continued professional development is encouraged and supported through yearly appraisal and six monthly review.
Main duties of the job
You will need:
Experience of and specialist skills working with learning disabilities Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery Experience of providing supervision and an interest in developing leadership skills Experience in developing and delivering training Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work flexibly and independently Enthusiasm, imagination and initiative You will have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Speech and Language Therapy Qualification
Desirable Dysphagia qualification Completion of a practice educator course
Experience
Essential Experience of designing and facilitating training Experience of Multi Disciplinary working Experience of assessing for and implementing use of AAC methods Relevant post-qualification clinical experience Experience of working in a Learning Disability setting
Desirable Experience of supporting students Evidence of interest and skill in specialist area Experience of supervising staff Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery
Skills
Essential Valid UK driving licence Access to a car for work purposes
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leatherhead Hub 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to be part of a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary adult learning disability health service.
The post is based in one of our multi-disciplinary Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities (Adults) covering East Surrey with two office bases in Leatherhead and Redhill. There is an expectation to work across the patch. The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The successful applicant will join a team of Speech and Language Therapists already working in East and West Community Teams as well as in the Neurodevelopmental, Children and Young Person's, Older Age Adults and Forensic services.
Our Speech & Language Therapists are committed to supporting individuals, their support networks and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the promotion of effective communication in a proactive, person-centred way. Another key part of the support to people who use our services is to promote their safe eating and drinking.
There is a robust system for peer support, managerial and clinical supervision. Continued professional development is encouraged and supported through yearly appraisal and six monthly review.
Main duties of the job
You will need:
Experience of and specialist skills working with learning disabilities Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery Experience of providing supervision and an interest in developing leadership skills Experience in developing and delivering training Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work flexibly and independently Enthusiasm, imagination and initiative You will have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Speech and Language Therapy Qualification
Desirable Dysphagia qualification Completion of a practice educator course
Experience
Essential Experience of designing and facilitating training Experience of Multi Disciplinary working Experience of assessing for and implementing use of AAC methods Relevant post-qualification clinical experience Experience of working in a Learning Disability setting
Desirable Experience of supporting students Evidence of interest and skill in specialist area Experience of supervising staff Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery
Skills
Essential Valid UK driving licence Access to a car for work purposes
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leatherhead Hub 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
