About this role
Job summary
The Adult Learning Disability Speech & Language Therapy Team have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced band 6 Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team in a permanent position, based in beautiful South Devon, with easy access to beautiful beaches and moors. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/wk).
We are an innovative and motivated team within a supportive and collaborative environment that offers:
collaborative working with our colleagues within Devon Partnership Trust 1:1 regular management supervision. Access to clinical supervision 1:1 and in peer groups. Joint working and second opinions with our clinical specialists. Regular opportunities for CPD A car owner/driver and current driving licence is essential or full access to a car for work purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005).
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessment of clients with learning disabilities who have complex communication needs, and/or challenging behaviour/mental health issues
To undertake assessment and develop management plans for people with complex eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia and choking)
To providing appropriate training for staff groups, carers or family members to understand and implement advice and recommendations
To work into the Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Teams (SHCLDT) within Devon Partnership Trust, which provide multi-professional delivery of holistic care and intervention.
To provide a community service to people with learning disability working in different environments and locations
To liaise with wider SLT colleagues across adult teams within the acute and community setting, and across transition within the children's team
Weekend working and home working may be required in order to provide a service model that meets future requirements
About us
Why Work With Us
The ALD Speech and Language Therapy Team are part of Torbay & South Devon Foundation Trust, an integrated care organisation, the first in the UK, serving rural and urban communities in South Devon
We are a small but friendly and inclusive team of SLTs within Learning Disability, who work into a large MDT team led by Devon Partnership Trust (DPT)
We work within the community, covering Torbay, South and West Devon
We offer excellent supervision and support by senior SLTs within T&SDFT and DPT as well as from MDT Clinical Specialists from across the team - psychiatrists/psychologists/nurses/occupational and physiotherapists
Job description Job responsibilities
To work into a small team of Adult Learning Disability speech and language therapists
To independently manage a caseload of clients with learning disabilities, who may have complex communication needs, and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia and choking)
To work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
To provide training and support to staff teams, carers, families and colleagues
To supervise and support more junior speech and language therapists, assistants and students
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
oDegree in speech and language therapy (or equivalent) oCurrent professional registration with HCPC and Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists /RCSLT) oEvidence of relevant CPD/ongoing education
Desirable
Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN) and/or CPD
knowledge and experience Essential
oClinical experience in a range of core areas such as learning disability, dysphagia, Intensive Interaction, autism, sensory impairment, dementia and AAC using a person centred approach oEvidence of completion of RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies at foundation level oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary community setting oAbility to work alone and as integral part of a team oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
oExperience of working with a learning disability caseload. oKnowledge and experience of using assessments such CASP, ACE, TALC etc. oExperience of working with people with behaviours that may challenge and/or mental health issues Evidence of post-grad training in specialist short courses up to Masters level or equivalent in specialist ALD clinical field Experience of supervising students, assistants and junior SLTs Experience of providing clinical leadership and service development Experience of producing accessible information using easy words and pictures, including use of symbol software and communication Apps Signing skills ie Makaton , BSL
Specific skills Essential
oGood collaborative team skills, ability to function well as a member of different teams oPositive valuing approach to people with learning disabilities oGood organisational skills, flexibility & ability to prioritise oAbility to work closely with carers, support workers and other professionals across a range of agencies
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
TQ5 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)