The closing date is 26th Jan 2025
Job summary
The Portsmouth Integrated Learning Disability Service are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. We are committed to finding creative ways of providing timely, locally delivered, high quality and effective interventions that maximise the wellbeing and support for people within their home. You will be joining an 'Outstanding' (rated with CQC) friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to developing and providing a high-quality service. You will work as an active member of a team, contributing expertise within your specialist area to develop the service whilst also providing clinical skills of assessment and interventions. Contributing to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, you will provide consultation, specialist assessments, recommendations and interventions as appropriate to your role. As an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional, you will manage a clinical caseload involving assessment, intervention and co-ordination of services. The post holder will be responsible for leading, shaping and developing SLT within the service by demonstrating clinical excellence, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice and person-centred care. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The role will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and delivery of SLT assessment, treatment and intervention through direct, indirect and consultative models. The post holder will have significant postgraduate experience working with people with a learning disability as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the communication and swallowing needs of this population. You will need to have excellent communication skills and to be able to quickly gain good rapport with people from a range of backgrounds. Good organisational skills and clinical assessment/problem solving skills are also required. Collaborative working with a range of professionals is an important part of this post and it is essential you can work as part of multi-disciplinary teams. We can offer you high-quality professional support and a strong commitment to personal development. As a member of the team, you would receive an induction program linked to your particular needs, regular supervision and access to internal and interagency training. There is peer support, regular team supervision meetings, group and individual clinical supervision and regular line management meetings. If you enjoy being a part of a team, are creative, seeking a new challenge and want to make a positive difference to the lives of people with a learning disability and their families / carers, then we would be delighted to hear from you. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Master's Qualification or equivalent. Registered member RCSLT. HCPC Licence to Practice. Advanced dysphagia qualification / experience. Evidence of completion of specialist courses related to adults with a Learning Disability. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Rebecca March 03001234019 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
449-MHS-6949 Job locations
Portsmouth Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2GJ
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Job summary
The Portsmouth Integrated Learning Disability Service are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. We are committed to finding creative ways of providing timely, locally delivered, high quality and effective interventions that maximise the wellbeing and support for people within their home. You will be joining an 'Outstanding' (rated with CQC) friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to developing and providing a high-quality service. You will work as an active member of a team, contributing expertise within your specialist area to develop the service whilst also providing clinical skills of assessment and interventions. Contributing to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, you will provide consultation, specialist assessments, recommendations and interventions as appropriate to your role. As an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional, you will manage a clinical caseload involving assessment, intervention and co-ordination of services. The post holder will be responsible for leading, shaping and developing SLT within the service by demonstrating clinical excellence, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice and person-centred care. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The role will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and delivery of SLT assessment, treatment and intervention through direct, indirect and consultative models. The post holder will have significant postgraduate experience working with people with a learning disability as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the communication and swallowing needs of this population. You will need to have excellent communication skills and to be able to quickly gain good rapport with people from a range of backgrounds. Good organisational skills and clinical assessment/problem solving skills are also required. Collaborative working with a range of professionals is an important part of this post and it is essential you can work as part of multi-disciplinary teams. We can offer you high-quality professional support and a strong commitment to personal development. As a member of the team, you would receive an induction program linked to your particular needs, regular supervision and access to internal and interagency training. There is peer support, regular team supervision meetings, group and individual clinical supervision and regular line management meetings. If you enjoy being a part of a team, are creative, seeking a new challenge and want to make a positive difference to the lives of people with a learning disability and their families / carers, then we would be delighted to hear from you. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Master's Qualification or equivalent. Registered member RCSLT. HCPC Licence to Practice. Advanced dysphagia qualification / experience. Evidence of completion of specialist courses related to adults with a Learning Disability. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Rebecca March 03001234019 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
449-MHS-6949 Job locations
Portsmouth Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2GJ
#J-18808-Ljbffr
