JOB-20241107-7e15468c

Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities & Autism Team

Location: Bradley
Specialism: Learning Disabilities & Autism
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist healthcare service in Bradley. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, delivering high-quality therapy within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from extensive training opportunities and professional development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions across the service

• Conduct specialist dysphagia assessments and management plans tailored to individual service users

• Support the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in maintaining effective service delivery

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure care aligns with service users' management plans

• Provide expert SLT advice and consultation to colleagues involved in service users' care

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with statutory and organisational guidelines

• Promote the wellbeing, dignity, and interests of all service users

• Supervise junior staff members and students as directed by the line manager

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC