Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a highly experienced, multi-professional team working with people with learning disabilities in Tameside.
The post-holder will be based within the Community Learning Disability Team at Hollingworth Clinic in Tameside . We deliver high quality healthcare assessments and interventions to people with complex and challenging needs. The team comprises of community nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, psychologists, assistant practitioners and psychiatry input.
Delivery of evidence based Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities who may have complex and challenging needs. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary context with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the communication needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers.The postholder will be an excellent team player who demonstrates the ability to work effectively and productively.
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
To undertake, highly complex swallowing and communication assessments in order to diagnose speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders.
To develop hypotheses based on assessment and implement Specialist Speech & Language Therapy treatment and programmes of care and discharge appropriately.
To use evidence based practice to inform clinical decision making in relation to communication impairments and dysphagia.
Key Requirements of the Person Specification:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
To have completed accredited dysphagia training.
Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities
Well established knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group).We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024