Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to develop their skills and knowledge working with Adults with Learning Disabilities (intellectual) in the Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP). This post is open to Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
The LDP comprises of five locality-based integrated Community Specialist Health and Social Care Teams and day and accommodation services organised by the Local Authority for adults with a learning disability. Multidisciplinary teams include Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, Learning Disability Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists.
We have close links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge.
The teams aim to provide person-centred, integrated, specialist health and care management services that promote an individual's right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing in line with their assessed needs and in a way that will promote them to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are newly qualified, you will be appointed into this role on a Band 5 preceptorship basis where you will be required to complete your NQP year. Upon completion you would then progress into a Band 5 development role where you would be required to complete a list of competencies within a maximum of 12 months. If you are appointed into this role as a development post you will be appointed as a Band 5, you will be provided with a list of competencies to complete and an agreed timescale in which to complete these, up to a maximum of 12mths. Competencies will be reviewed in your supervisions and appraisals. Only on successful completion of these competencies, you will progress to a Band 6.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
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To use observation skills to assess service user and carer/support staff communication (including verbal, non-verbal communication)and considerhow adaptive strategiescan improvecommunication, being aware of cultural and linguistic differences.
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Todevelopunderstandingof the wider health needs of theadultlearningdisabilitypopulation, such as mental health, epilepsy,dementia,dysphagia, behaviours of concernandpalliative careand make onward referrals to other health services whenrequired.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are newly qualified, you will be appointed into this role on a Band 5 preceptorship basis where you will be required to complete your NQP year. Upon completion you would then progress into a Band 5 development role where you would be required to complete a list of competencies within a maximum of 12 months. If you are appointed into this role as a development post you will be appointed as a Band 5, you will be provided with a list of competencies to complete and an agreed timescale in which to complete these, up to a maximum of 12mths. Competencies will be reviewed in your supervisions and appraisals. Only on successful completion of these competencies, you will progress to a Band 6.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
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To use observation skills to assess service user and carer/support staff communication (including verbal, non-verbal communication)and considerhow adaptive strategiescan improvecommunication, being aware of cultural and linguistic differences.
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Todevelopunderstandingof the wider health needs of theadultlearningdisabilitypopulation, such as mental health, epilepsy,dementia,dysphagia, behaviours of concernandpalliative careand make onward referrals to other health services whenrequired.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of working with different service user groups
- Other post basic professional qualifications relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist clinical placements during training
- Developing experience of managing a caseload
- Knowledge of the LD population paediatric and or adult
- Experience of using both formal and informal assessment techniques
- Experience of writing case notes and clinical reports
Desirable
- Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities (ALD) with communication and eating and drinking needs
- Experience of working across different locations
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
- Knowledge of communication interventions relevant to LD population such as inclusive communication.
- Interest in developing knowledge of symbol/AAC software
- Understanding of Clinical governance, research and Audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current national policy and legislation related to Adult Learning Disability. e.g. Five good communication standards (RCSLT,2015) Accessible information Standard (2015)
- Knowledge of some specific LD approaches e.g Positive behaviour support, person centred, functional communication strategies
- An awareness of a Multi-disciplinary model of working
- An ability to contribute to research and audit
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of working with different service user groups
- Other post basic professional qualifications relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist clinical placements during training
- Developing experience of managing a caseload
- Knowledge of the LD population paediatric and or adult
- Experience of using both formal and informal assessment techniques
- Experience of writing case notes and clinical reports
Desirable
- Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities (ALD) with communication and eating and drinking needs
- Experience of working across different locations
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
- Knowledge of communication interventions relevant to LD population such as inclusive communication.
- Interest in developing knowledge of symbol/AAC software
- Understanding of Clinical governance, research and Audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current national policy and legislation related to Adult Learning Disability. e.g. Five good communication standards (RCSLT,2015) Accessible information Standard (2015)
- Knowledge of some specific LD approaches e.g Positive behaviour support, person centred, functional communication strategies
- An awareness of a Multi-disciplinary model of working
- An ability to contribute to research and audit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
