Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide an excellent service to people with learning disabilities in the diverse and lively borough of Croydon. We are looking for someone who thrives within a busy community team and is creative and dynamic.

You will have a passion for working with people with learning disabilities and be committed to putting people first, at the centre of your care.

You will work in a wide range of settings and deliver therapy using a range of models. You will have the opportunity to develop and pursue interests related to the field of learning disability and be encouraged to put your ideas into practice.

We provide a stimulating team environment which prides itself on providing development opportunities and joint working.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

Providing a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions

Provide communication assessments and interventions to a wide range of individuals including those with challenging behaviour

Run groups as appropriate according to demand

Produce easy-read information

Work closely with other team members to provide the best outcome for our service users

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. 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. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Ccurrent registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD relating to client group

Skills

Essential

• Experience/qualification in dysphagia
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)

Desirable

• Experience in using symbol software packages to produce easy read resources

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities

Desirable

• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to be a good team member

Assessment

Essential

• Working knowledge of issues relating to people with learning disabilities

Desirable

• Good verbal presentation skills

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Bernard Weatherill House

Mint Walk

Croydon

CR0 1AE

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