Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 20 June 2025
Job summary
The post holder has responsibility to provide Speech and Language Therapy in the Intensive Support Team to Adults with a Learning Disability, including providing advice according to experience in this speciality to other professionals. The assessments and interventions undertaken by the SLT service will be embedded within the framework of:
The principles of MDT working.
The holistic model of care (4 tier model).
The challenging behaviour clinical area of practice.
The IST's 16 week pathway focussing on PBS informed assessment and intervention.
Main duties of the job
To provide speech and language therapy for adults with a learning disability in Hampshire.
To manage, with support, own caseload of adults with a learning disability with communication needs and/or dysphagia in a clinically autonomous manner by assessing, diagnosing, onward referring where appropriate, managing intervention and discharging.
To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment packages for clients with communication disorders and/or dysphagia.
To communicate complex and sensitive information appropriately; this can be of an unpleasant nature. This will include communicating condition related information to clients and providing detailed assessment reports and interpretation of the results to team members, other professionals, parents, clients, carers and staff at an appropriate level.
To be responsible for providing information to the Team Manager and Therapies Lead for the purpose of planning and policy development/issues including prioritising needs relating to the service.
To give advice on the communication and/or swallowing needs of clients within the scope of own ability.
To identify the training needs of others relating to the communication and/or dysphagia needs of clients.
To be responsible for the use, where appropriate, of specialised equipment in assessing clients with swallowing problems.
To act as a resource for the Learning Disability Community Team and to provide advice, information and training to other professionals as appropriate.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8154
Job locations
Thomas Lewis House
236 Empress Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0JY
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thomas Lewis House
236 Empress Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0JY
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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