Speech & Language Therapist NDS

• Make a meaningful

difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

• Develop specialist experience in communication assessment,

intervention, total communication and accessible information.

• Build competence in supporting eating, drinking and swallowing

needs under specialist supervision.

• Work collaboratively with families, carers, residential and

day services, health professionals and social care colleagues

• Join a supportive service that values reflective practice,

professional development, innovation and high-quality person-centred care.

This is a permanent post and is for 37.5

hours per week. The usual working hours

are 9am- 5pm and will be Monday Friday.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield

Road in Surbiton or Sheridan house in Hampton Wick although you will also need

to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

We encourage you to discuss your

flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While

we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider

your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible

working options may vary depending on the role.

Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how

you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how

you meet the requirements of the person specification.

When completing your application please

refer to full Job Description - this can be found under supporting documents.

At

Your Healthcare CIC, we are

dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care

services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning

disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company, we

prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to

make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change

terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without

delays

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme and various staff discounts

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback

from staff and patients

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,

encouraging applications from all backgrounds

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our

membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter

Join Us Today

We are

looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,

and community engagement. Join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our

career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and

dedication.

We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI as part

of their application process. This is permitted,

however please clearly state within your application where AI has been used.

Essential: - Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology & Therapy; - Registered member of HCPC; - Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable: - Makaton (minimum foundation/ level 1-2 qualification)

Essential: - Knowledge of a range of Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions that are relevant to persons with a learning disability and meet the five good communication standards; - Knowledge of a range of Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions that are relevant to persons with a learning disability and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties; - The ability to relate theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.; - Understanding of clinical governance to ensure high-quality care.

Desirable: - Providing audiology care to people with learning disabilities; - Good practice in the development of meaningful easy read material; - Understanding of the reasonable adjustments required by people with a learning disability to access effective health and social care.

Essential: - Experience with an adult learning disability population either in a professional or volunteering capacity; - Administering a range of informal and formal assessments to formulate a diagnosis and plan speech and language therapy interventions.; - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and multi agency working; - Experience of using a range of therapy interventions and designing packages of care, based on assessment outcomes including those around mental capacity

Desirable: - Experience of using known therapeutic interventions such as TEACCH, Pecs, objects of reference, sensory stories. social stories, informal AAC strategies; - Experience of informal or formal assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties

Essential: - Excellent communication & interpersonal skills including the ability to adapt and adjust communication with people with a learning disability who have communication difficulties; - Excellent written and spoken and presentation skills; - Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team; - Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; - Ability to work independently and autonomously; - Evidence of the development in reflective analytical practise