Learning Disability Community Speech and Language Therapist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a new Band 6 speech and language therapist position within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The hours and base can be flexible, but we will cover extended hours till 8pm through the week and at weekends. The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with learning disabilities who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioral challenges, placement breakdown, and medication titration, who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in-reach into AMH/ACUTE/LD hospital settings as liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care and a recovery-based approach. The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality regularly. The intensive support team will be a newly developed team, and the Band 6 clinical leads will be pivotal in developing and leading the team. About Us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the center of their care, ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning, and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable. The service is looking for a speech and language therapist with relevant experience or who has a willingness to develop. Staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team. They will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Professional Lead, providing assessment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals, and delivering training. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and willing to help support, develop, and shape the team. The Intensive Support Team is based in York at Systems House. There will be a requirement to travel across the North Yorkshire area based on service user need. We operate on a 12-hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week. We are dedicated to the development of our staff and therefore offer training opportunities as part of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with HCPC Post-graduate training in specialist areas relevant to the role (e.g., Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Dysphagia, Autism, etc. or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience
Significant experience working with people in a community setting Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) 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. Address
York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a new Band 6 speech and language therapist position within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The hours and base can be flexible, but we will cover extended hours till 8pm through the week and at weekends. The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with learning disabilities who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioral challenges, placement breakdown, and medication titration, who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in-reach into AMH/ACUTE/LD hospital settings as liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care and a recovery-based approach. The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality regularly. The intensive support team will be a newly developed team, and the Band 6 clinical leads will be pivotal in developing and leading the team. About Us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the center of their care, ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning, and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable. The service is looking for a speech and language therapist with relevant experience or who has a willingness to develop. Staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team. They will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Professional Lead, providing assessment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals, and delivering training. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and willing to help support, develop, and shape the team. The Intensive Support Team is based in York at Systems House. There will be a requirement to travel across the North Yorkshire area based on service user need. We operate on a 12-hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week. We are dedicated to the development of our staff and therefore offer training opportunities as part of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with HCPC Post-graduate training in specialist areas relevant to the role (e.g., Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Dysphagia, Autism, etc. or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience
Significant experience working with people in a community setting Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) 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. Address
York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough
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