Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Band
6 Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join our team at Dysart School and
the Neurodevelopmental service at Hollyfield House, Surbiton. This role is split
between the two services (half-time in each), providing support for service
users transitioning between them.
About
Dysart School: Dysart School is for children and
young people aged 4-19 with severe learning difficulties, mainly Autism Spectrum
Condition (ASC). The school also supports those with eating, drinking, and
swallowing (EDS) needs.
About
the Neurodevelopmental Service: This SALT team sits within the
multidisciplinary service supporting adults (18+ years) with learning disabilities
in Richmond and Kingston, focusing on their communication and EDS needs.
Role
Highlights:
Team
Collaboration: Work with an established SaLT team at
Dysart, supported by the Band 7 SLT. The team is highly valued and integral to
the school community.
Specialist
Input: Be a key member of the
multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental service, contributing to clinical pathways
and protocols.
Professional
Growth: Engage in developing new and
innovative practices and further enhance your clinical skills in both settings.
This is a great opportunity to make a
significant impact across two important services while advancing your
professional expertise.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Speech
& Language Therapy (SALT) Service within Dysart School, for children and
young people, aged 4-19 years, who have severe learning difficulties (SLD), the
majority of whom have an autism spectrum condition (ASC) and associated
communication impairments. Some children may also have physical disabilities,
challenging behaviour and/or sensory needs and/or eating, drinking and
swallowing needs (EDS).
The post holder will also
provide a specialist speech and language therapy service within the
Neurodevelopmental service based at Hollyfield Road Surbiton covering adults
(18 year onwards) with learning disabilities living in both Richmond and
Kingston boroughs.
The post holder will act as a
source of expertise and training in specialist speech and language
interventions for people with learning disabilities (communication and eating
and drinking and swallowing needs). They will be an integral part of the
multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental service providing specialist input and
contribute to the development of relevant clinical pathways and protocols.
Please
apply using the NHS Jobs online system by copying your CV and
providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in
the person specification and job description under the CV upload section.
Please refer to the CV application support guide for help submitting your
application.
About us
At
Your Healthcare CIC, we are
dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care
services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning
disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we
prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to
make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change
terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without
delays.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
and various staff discounts.
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback
from staff and patients.
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,
encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our
membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.
Join Us Today
We are
looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,
and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and
social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our
career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and
dedication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description under the 'supporting information.' This will also have the person specification.
This is a permanent term time only post and is for 37.5 hours per week.The usual working hours are 8:30/9am - 4:30/5pm
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House,although
you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.
We encourage you to discuss your
flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process.
While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully
consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that
flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
Recruitment
process
Please
apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Please apply by copying your CV and
providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in
the person specification and job description under the CV upload section.
Please refer to the CV application support guide for help submitting your
application.
When
completing your application please refer to full Job Description - this can be
found under supporting documents.
Please
be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high
number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description under the 'supporting information.' This will also have the person specification.
This is a permanent term time only post and is for 37.5 hours per week.The usual working hours are 8:30/9am - 4:30/5pm
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House,although
you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.
We encourage you to discuss your
flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process.
While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully
consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that
flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
Recruitment
process
Please
apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Please apply by copying your CV and
providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in
the person specification and job description under the CV upload section.
Please refer to the CV application support guide for help submitting your
application.
When
completing your application please refer to full Job Description - this can be
found under supporting documents.
Please
be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high
number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Implementing various communication programs/approaches
- Setting and evaluating therapy plans
- Significant post-qualification experience with children/young people with SLCN and some experience with adults with learning disabilities
- Managing a caseload with eating, drinking, and swallowing needs (Dysphagia)
- Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams and with parents/carers
- Experience in specialist/mainstream education or community healthcare settings
- Delivering training workshops to professionals/parents/carers
- Clinical supervision of SaLT students and assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management, quality standards, and clinical effectiveness
- Collaboration with key partners (e.g., SEN teams, schools, social care)
- Experience with therapeutic interventions for adults with learning disabilities (e.g., TEACCH, PECS, sensory stories)
- The Balanced System framework.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborates effectively and supports team goals.
- Approaches challenges with positivity and determination.
- Thinks creatively to find effective solutions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- Proficiency in Makaton, PECS, Intensive Interaction, AAC, PODD
- Competence at RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework (EDSCF) level 4
Desirable
- Member of RCSLT
- Training in SCERTS, Early Bird, ACI/Hanen PCI, Colourful Semantics, Sensory Stories, Lis N Tell, Attention Autism, PROMPT, TOMS
- Experience with sensory feeding/ARFID, developing easy read information
- Post-basic dysphagia training
- Competence at EDSCF level 5
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Maintaining clinical expertise and staying updated with new techniques
- Using SaLT plans and outcome measures effectively
- Managing a caseload with eating, drinking, and swallowing needs
- Collaborative outcome setting and focused therapy
- Understanding relevant educational developments and EHCP processes
- Working with a range of professionals and using effective measurement
- Knowledge of various assessments and telehealth approaches
- Planning and monitoring outcomes for EHCPs and SEN children
- Understanding clinical governance, research, and audit procedures
- Applying visual systems for communication (e.g., TEACCH, PECS, AAC)
- Knowledge of a Total Communication approach
- IT skills, organisational skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
- Reflective practice, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Desirable
- Knowledge of sensory impairment and IT software (e.g., widgit/boardmaker)
- Awareness of neurodiversity principles
- Experience with diverse cultures and partnership working practices
- Providing audiology care to people with learning disabilities
- Developing meaningful "easy read" materials
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Implementing various communication programs/approaches
- Setting and evaluating therapy plans
- Significant post-qualification experience with children/young people with SLCN and some experience with adults with learning disabilities
- Managing a caseload with eating, drinking, and swallowing needs (Dysphagia)
- Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams and with parents/carers
- Experience in specialist/mainstream education or community healthcare settings
- Delivering training workshops to professionals/parents/carers
- Clinical supervision of SaLT students and assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management, quality standards, and clinical effectiveness
- Collaboration with key partners (e.g., SEN teams, schools, social care)
- Experience with therapeutic interventions for adults with learning disabilities (e.g., TEACCH, PECS, sensory stories)
- The Balanced System framework.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborates effectively and supports team goals.
- Approaches challenges with positivity and determination.
- Thinks creatively to find effective solutions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- Proficiency in Makaton, PECS, Intensive Interaction, AAC, PODD
- Competence at RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework (EDSCF) level 4
Desirable
- Member of RCSLT
- Training in SCERTS, Early Bird, ACI/Hanen PCI, Colourful Semantics, Sensory Stories, Lis N Tell, Attention Autism, PROMPT, TOMS
- Experience with sensory feeding/ARFID, developing easy read information
- Post-basic dysphagia training
- Competence at EDSCF level 5
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Maintaining clinical expertise and staying updated with new techniques
- Using SaLT plans and outcome measures effectively
- Managing a caseload with eating, drinking, and swallowing needs
- Collaborative outcome setting and focused therapy
- Understanding relevant educational developments and EHCP processes
- Working with a range of professionals and using effective measurement
- Knowledge of various assessments and telehealth approaches
- Planning and monitoring outcomes for EHCPs and SEN children
- Understanding clinical governance, research, and audit procedures
- Applying visual systems for communication (e.g., TEACCH, PECS, AAC)
- Knowledge of a Total Communication approach
- IT skills, organisational skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
- Reflective practice, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Desirable
- Knowledge of sensory impairment and IT software (e.g., widgit/boardmaker)
- Awareness of neurodiversity principles
- Experience with diverse cultures and partnership working practices
- Providing audiology care to people with learning disabilities
- Developing meaningful "easy read" materials
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).
Additional information
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).
