Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you're passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?

We've got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far,and the impact you make will be profound. The learning disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.

You'll be working with adults who have a learning disability, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client's home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You'll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you'll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.

You don't need direct experience with learning disabilities - we'll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you're looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist SLT input: Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
• Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team: Join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists - each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
• Inspire and lead your team: Supervise and manage other Speech and Language Therapists, providing leadership in this specialism.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year pro-rata, per annum
• Permanent contract
• Flexible working arrangements

Requirements

• Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• RCSLT accredited postgraduate dysphagia qualification/ RCSLT dysphagia competencies framework
• Considerable experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities
• Developed skills in using symbol software packages and producing communication resources
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team