Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join our dedicated Somerset Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities and make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with complex communication and swallowing needs. As part of our highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialist assessment, intervention and support for adults with communication difficulties and eating, drinking and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Working closely with individuals, families, carers and partner professionals, you'll develop person-centred plans that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist who thrives in an autonomous role and has the clinical expertise to manage highly complex communication and dysphagia needs. You'll also play a key role in supporting the wider workforce through dysphagia training and providing high-quality supervision to Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. We're an innovative and forward-thinking service that actively encourages professional growth. You'll benefit from regular protected CPD time, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to shape the future of learning disability services across Somerset. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, collaborative working and achieving the best possible outcomes for adults with learning disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.,

• Provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or dysphagia needs.
• Develop person centred care plans and deliver evidence based therapy across a range of communication environments.
• Involve service users, families, carers and wider professionals in the therapy process.
• Deliver dysphagia interventions and advise on the safety and clinical appropriateness of oral intake.
• Contribute to and deliver dysphagia and communication training to carers, staff teams and other professionals.
• Participate in MDT assessments, reviews, meetings and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with HCPC/RCSLT standards.
• Work autonomously while accessing regular clinical and managerial supervision.
• Use the Trust's electronic record systems and assist in service development initiatives.
• Travel across Somerset to meet service users within homes, community settings and clinics.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.