Speech & Language Therapist NDS
Your Healthcare CIC
Surbiton, KT5 9ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Are you inspired by helping adults with learning disabilities find their voice, make choices and participate more fully in everyday life? Do you want ...
- 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.
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.
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
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology & Therapy; - Registered member of HCPC; - Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable: - Makaton (minimum foundation/ level 1-2 qualification)
Knowledge
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.
Experience
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
Skills & Abilities
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
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
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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