Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-6) Development
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Learning Disability Service based in Rotherham. We are looking for a Band 6 Therapist or an experienced Band 5 who would like to work towards a Band 6 role with support and guidance. If you have a passion for working with adults with a learning disability, we would love to hear from you.
As well as working within a supportive Speech and Language Therapy service, the successful applicant will join an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychological Therapy to deliver person-centred care to individuals with a wide range of communication, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
We are looking for a compassionate and hard-working candidate who has a good knowledge of evidence-based practice, has access to transport and the ability to travel around the required geographical area.
Main duties of the job
Supporting service users with their communication needs.
Supporting service users with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Working within the service's established multi-disciplinary team pathways.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Current professional registration with the HCPC
Evidence of related CPD
Training in alternative and augmentative communication
Experience
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
Practical knowledge of the assessment for, and implementation of AAC systems (low and high tech)
Knowledge of policy and practice in relation to SLT and 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.
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As well as working within a supportive Speech and Language Therapy service, the successful applicant will join an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychological Therapy to deliver person-centred care to individuals with a wide range of communication, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
We are looking for a compassionate and hard-working candidate who has a good knowledge of evidence-based practice, has access to transport and the ability to travel around the required geographical area.
Main duties of the job
Supporting service users with their communication needs.
Supporting service users with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Working within the service's established multi-disciplinary team pathways.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Current professional registration with the HCPC
Evidence of related CPD
Training in alternative and augmentative communication
Experience
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
Practical knowledge of the assessment for, and implementation of AAC systems (low and high tech)
Knowledge of policy and practice in relation to SLT and 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.
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