Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide assessment, diagnosis and appropriate SALT intervention in collaboration with the clients, their carers, and other professionals to respond to episodes of challenging behaviour/crisis intervention.

Demonstrate the clear and effective use of outcome measures for all clients

To manage their own time and have an ability to prioritise tasks with minimal support

To identify the need for clinical support and advice and seek this from more senior clinicians as appropriate in order to provide a high-quality service.

To work closely with all appropriate agencies and colleagues for exchange of information and to ensure the comprehensive management of the client, as advised by a designated supervisor and / or more senior clinician.

To provide appropriate information, advice and support to clients and their carers, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved where barriers to understanding exist.

Produce, disseminate and update reports and guidelines using a range of media software and to ensure that these are accessible to people with learning disabilities and their carers, ensuring that all reasonable adjustments have been made and take account of people's culture and language e.g. Change, Widget, Board maker, Publisher, Makaton, BSL and the Trusts Interpretation and translation service etc.

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy

• HCPC Registered.

• Experience of working in Learning Disability settings.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We offer a variety of flexible working opportunities for both full and part time staff. Job Share applicants will be fully considered and applications are particularly welcomed from current and previous service users

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• In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

• Priority will be given to NHS staff across the region who are at risk of redundancy, where the vacancy is at the same band or one below their current band and candidates meet the essential criteria for this post.
• All employees new to the Trust will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
• All clinical staff bands 2-4 that are new to the Trust will be required to complete a Care Certificate.

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