Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people with a learning disability to improve their life experiences. You will need to be strongly motivated to make significant improvements in the relationships and communication environments of some of the most excluded people in society as described in the Transforming Care literature and according to the RCSLT's Five Good Communication Standards. You will also need to be committed to supporting the physical health needs of people through dysphagia management as the service works to implement the recommendations of CIPOLD (Confidential Inquiry into Premature deaths Of people with Learning Disabilities)

You would be joining a dynamic speech and language therapy team in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust with a national profile and a commitment to continuing professional development. The service operates according to a new set of multi-disciplinary NICE-based clinical pathways. All team members are encouraged to contribute to developments in working practice and there are opportunities for career progression. We provide frequent specialist supervision and peer support networks and an environment where innovative and progressive practice are encouraged. Sussex is a beautiful part of the country, with easy access to the sea and countryside.

Informal visits are encouraged. For more information about the role and to arrange a visit, please call Hazel Brewer Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 0300 304 0313

Ideally, you will have been working as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and have gained a post basic dysphagia qualification or relevant experience in dysphagia . But as stated above, we are also able to offer the post at band 5 with a view to progressing to band 6. Post-graduate dysphagia training will be provided if required, as will close support and supervision from more experienced Speech and Language Therapists and support from a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

There is a new opportunity within this role to work with one of the services provided by the trust to develop Inclusive Communication in a strategic and organisational way.

The post is based in Uckfield which is well connected to all parts of this beautiful rural and coastal area and the post-holder will work within our multi- disciplinary community learning disability team which we provide in partnership with social services. The varied and interesting clinical work is mostly in the community and is mainly rural so you will need to be able to travel between locations in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Registered Makaton Tuto