Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

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Job summary

Speech & Language Therapist in Learning Disability

Band 6-7 dependent on skills and experience

We are a forward-thinking and dedicated Community Learning Disability Team seeking a passionate Speech & Language Therapist to join us. Based in Croydon, our friendly and welcoming service values innovation and professional growth. We offer various supervision models and CPD opportunities, ensuring our clinicians are supported in making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

This role provides a diverse caseload, supporting individuals with a range of communication and eating and drinking needs. You will also have opportunities to develop specialisms and contribute to well-established MDT pathways, such as the Behaviour Support Service and the Dementia Pathway.

We offer flexibility in banding and salary, making this role suitable for an experienced Band 7 or a Band 6 looking to step up. It may also suit an experienced Band 5 seeking a structured preceptorship to Band 7 within a specific time frame, based on skills, experience, and target achievements.

Staff wellbeing is a priority in Croydon. We provide an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, and a trained mental health first aider within CLDT to ensure our team feels safe and supported.

Please do get in touch if you wish to discuss this opportunity. Sam Hadlow samhadlow@nhs.net 07918 360113

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

  • At a highly specialist level, to assess, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes for adults with a learning disability who have communication and/or dysphagia.
  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to provide an efficient, effective and coordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service.
  • To supervise and manage other Speech & Language Therapists and to provide leadership in this specialism.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pro-rata, per annum ( pro rata) incl. HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

199-NN-6905704-FM-MT-Z-A

Job locations

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House

8 Mint walk.

Croydon

CR0 1EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification and Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council
  • RCSLT accredited post graduate dysphagia qualification/ RCSLT dysphagia competencies framework

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in related field

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision and line management
  • Significant experience in independently managing a complex dysphagia caseload

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and ability to update knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • Developed skills in using symbol software packages and producing communication resources
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification and Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council
  • RCSLT accredited post graduate dysphagia qualification/ RCSLT dysphagia competencies framework

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in related field

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision and line management
  • Significant experience in independently managing a complex dysphagia caseload

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and ability to update knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • Developed skills in using symbol software packages and producing communication resources
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House

8 Mint walk.

Croydon

CR0 1EA


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House

8 Mint walk.

Croydon

CR0 1EA


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist

Sam Hadlow

samhadlow@nhs.net

07918360113

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pro-rata, per annum ( pro rata) incl. HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

199-NN-6905704-FM-MT-Z-A

Job locations

Croydon Council Bernard Weatherill House

8 Mint walk.

Croydon

CR0 1EA


Supporting documents

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