Speech and Language Therapist

A 12-month fixed-term Speech and Language Therapist post in the Community Learning Disability Team at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at newly qualified practitioners building their skills. The work centres on assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties in adults with learning disabilities, managing a designated caseload with clinical supervision from experienced therapists. It is community-based, so a UK driving licence and vehicle are needed.

Visa sponsorship is available for this registered practitioner role.

• Manage a designated caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention in communication and dysphagia
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care with service users, families, carers and professionals
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Build partnerships with health, social care and voluntary sector organisations
• Provide advice, support and training to carers and support providers
• Contribute to training, quality improvement projects and service development

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of completion of RCSLT NQP competencies or equivalent preceptorship

• Current HCPC registration

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it is applied
• Skills in adapting communication to convey complex information to service users and their support network
• Skills in reflective practice and adapting to the demands of the role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with service users, families and partner agencies
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care and evidence-based practice

• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

• Experience of dysphagia assessment and management
• Interest in developing specialist learning disability and dysphagia knowledge
• Example of spotting a small problem and acting to stop it growing
• Example of offering support to a colleague or someone in need
• Example of showing kindness or understanding to someone

• 27 to 33 days annual leave
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development planning
• Coaching, career development and training and education support
• Discounts and payment schemes, including for cars and extra leave