Priory Healthcare
Location
Richmond, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Our service offers a low secure and rehabilitation service based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and provides a range of assessment and treatment services up to 48 adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disability Job Advert Role Description Are you a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) wanting to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people with communication difficulties? If you are an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills in dysphagia then we would love to hear from you. Working across two of our hospital sites - Richmond and Lombard House (CQC rated as Good) has an exciting post to work as part of a highly motivated, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working within inpatient Forensic hospitals for men with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, some of whom have swallowing difficulties. You will help to support our patients to develop their functional communication skills through a number of approaches including, conducting assessments, running groups, 1:1 sessions and staff training to help our patients’ progress towards their discharge and enabling them to live a happier and fulfilling life within the community. The Role/ Key Responsibilities As a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), you will manage a caseload of clients to maximise their potential and enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life via the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service. You will promote effective functional communication, social skills development, collaborative working and a total communication environment. You will assess communication needs, whilst implementing and developing the SLT programme according to client's diagnosis and identified needs. You will be involved in setting SMART targets and using appropriate outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. You will attend ward rounds, CPA’s and CTR’s for your client caseload and be involved in working as part of a team to develop MDT therapeutic interventions and Care Plans. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care. Please see the job description for further information about the post To be successful in this role, you'll need • HCPC approved Degree/ Masters (or equivalent) In Speech and Language Therapy • To be registered with HCPC and RCSLT • A minimum of 2 years experience • The ability to supervise Newly Qualified SLT's and students • Experience in working with a client population who present with a diagnosis of Learning Disability /Autism (ASD), along with complex needs and challenging behaviour • Experience in or an interest in Dysphagia management (desirable but not essential) • The ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team • Excellent communication / time management skills Benefits • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off! • Free meals and parking • A contribution towards your HCPC fees paid for by The Priory Group • Wellbeing support and activities • Career development and training • Pension contribution • Priory benefits including discounts and mental health support • Enhanced Maternity Package Closing Date 31/03/2024 Back to search Share Email to a friend Apply now
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£30.4k - £38k per annum
