Speech & Language Therapist - Adults with Learning Disabilities

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5) to join our Learning Disability Team in the heart of London. Our Multidisciplinary Teams provide community-based services to adults with learning disabilities, aged 18 years and above, across Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Westminster. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic SLT to deliver communication input, with a focus on developing dysphagia skills, to improve the health of people with learning disabilities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in a community setting, in line with national policy and evidence-based practice guidance. We provide a well-established SLT service, offering numerous opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Join us and make a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!, Provide high-quality clinical SLT services to people with learning disability health needs within the TriBorough Learning Disabilities Service. Conduct specific assessments and interventions with adults with learning disabilities, as delegated by a senior SLT. Manage a caseload and work independently in various settings to support adults with learning disabilities. Support and collaborate with SLT Assistants and SLT students to implement therapy programs. Carry out standardised and bespoke SLT assessments and interventions in home, clinic, or community settings. Provide written reports detailing assessment outcomes and treatment goals. Work under the guidance of a senior SLT to ensure Band 5 competencies are met., Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN) Race Equality Network Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH. The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our Website Equal opportunities :: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (clch.nhs.uk)

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: + A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role + Car lease scheme

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+ Flexible working options + Annual travel card loan + Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits