Speech and Language Therapist - Dysphagia
hace 2 días
Grimsby
Speech and Language Therapist - Dysphagia Location: Grimsby Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (flexible 8am–4pm considered) Contract: Permanent, Full Time We are recruiting for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism service for adults. This is a newly created role, introduced to meet the growing needs of the service and to provide dedicated on-site SALT support. The Service • Specialist LD and Autism service for adults (18+), • Mixed-gender service, • Apartment-style setting (not a ward), made up of terraced apartments around a central courtyard, • Maximum capacity of 20 service users, • Some individuals require single occupancy within two-bed apartments to meet their needs, • All service users are detained under Section 3, • No current forensic cases, • Focus on progression to community placements (typically 1–2 years, though some stays are longer due to placement availability), • Rated Good by CQC, with consistently positive regulatory feedback, • Established MDT in place, including Occupational Therapy and Psychology The Role This is an excellent opportunity to shape and develop SALT provision within the service. You will: • Deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention for adults with LD and Autism, • Support individuals with dysphagia and complex communication needs, • Work collaboratively within a well-established MDT, • Contribute to person-centred care planning and positive outcomes, • Provide clinical supervision to a SALT apprentice (if experienced), • Report to the Regional Lead SALT and Hospital Director Essential Requirements • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, • HCPC registered, • Minimum 2 years’ experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism, • Dysphagia experience, • Ability to work independently within a specialist setting Desirable Experience • Understanding of sensory needs, • Experience using AAC and Makaton, • Experience providing clinical supervision, • Experience working with individuals who have a history of trauma What’s on Offer • Supportive regional and on-site leadership, • Established MDT with OT and Psychology already in place, • Flexible working hours (8–4 or 9–5)