Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Community Learning Disability Team in Worthing, West Sussex. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people with a learning disability to improve their life experiences.
Our Community Learning Disability Teams are multi-disciplinary and work to meet the health and wellbeing needs of adults who have a learning disability. We also work closely with Adult Social Care.
The varied and interesting clinical work is mostly in the community so you will need to be able to travel betweenlocations in a timely manner.
You would be joining a dynamic speech and language therapy team with a national profile and a commitment to continuing professional development. We provide frequent specialist supervision and peer support networks and an environmentwhere innovative and progressive practice are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Working with people who have communication and/ or eating and drinking difficulties to improve their safety and quality of life.
We are looking for an clinician who is committed to improving the lives of people who have a learning disability and who need support with their communication and/or eating and drinking.
We are keen to hear from more recently qualified speech and language therapists who have an interest in this fascinating and rewarding area of work. The succesful applicant will be expected to achieve the required dysphagia competencies, after which they will advance to a Band 6 role. Sponsorship and support will be given for this.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
About us
You would be joining:
A local multidisciplinary learning disability team, alongside a wider pan - Sussex team of Speech and Language Therapists with a national profile, excellent CPD opportunities and a structure which supports career development.
Sussex is a beautiful part of the country, with easy access to the sea and the South Downs National park. There are excellent transport links to London and Gatwick.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with adults with learning disabilities with dysphagia and communication difficulties in the community alongside a multi disciplinary team of colleagues.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with adults with learning disabilities with dysphagia and communication difficulties in the community alongside a multi disciplinary team of colleagues.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree/Masters qualification or equivalent.
- Health Professions Council - licence to practice
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in working with people with learning disabilities prior to training, or at post qualification
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group).
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree/Masters qualification or equivalent.
- Health Professions Council - licence to practice
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in working with people with learning disabilities prior to training, or at post qualification
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group).
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge of record keeping standards
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).
