Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Doncaster, DN4 8QHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service across Doncaster Community Learning Disability Services and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic S...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Learning Disability and Forensic Directorate. This unique post offers the opportunity to work across both community and inpatient services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs.
Working across the Doncaster Community Learning Disability Team and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, whilst contributing to Positive Behaviour Support pathways, sensory-informed approaches and multidisciplinary formulations
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
- Deliver specialist interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support and forensic care pathways.
- Support Mental Capacity Act processes through communication assessments and accessible communication approaches.
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, nursing, psychiatry and occupational therapy colleagues.
- Develop and deliver training for carers, support providers and professional staff
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and clinical governance activities.
- Supervise and support junior staff, students and support workers as appropriate.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) Speech Sciences
- HCPC Registration
- Post basic training in dysphagia assessment and management
- Member of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Recognised formal training in courses specific for specialism
Desirable: - Advanced Dysphagia management qualification.; - Up to date training in alternative and augmentative communication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, carers and health and social care professionals.
- Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients. Empathetic and able to deliver bad news.
- Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
Desirable: - Excellent Word processing and IT skills; - Awareness of local and national initiatives in adult community services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with Learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments
- Experience in the use and assessment of Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC).
- High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired communication disorders.
- High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with dysphagia.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in training speech and language therapy students and/or supervising rehabilitation assistants or support staff
- Experience of working in the community setting and awareness of forensic services
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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