Specialist Speech and Language Therapist LDA Service

Are you a passionate and experienced healthcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and contribute to transforming the quality of care for individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and autism in acute inpatient settings. This exciting role is part of the Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme (MHLDA IQTP), a national initiative dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for service users and their families. Learn more about the programme here. You will work alongside other professionals such as an Occupational Therapist, Approved Clinical Specialist and a Medic. who are part of this project. Our SLTs have an active professional network across the trust and you will be part of the wider AHP network with access to training and development opportunities ., Providing assessments and interventions to promote communication and inclusion, amongst people who have complex needs , particularly those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity . Where there are identified needs, to assess and plan interventions for safe eating and drinking Leading the implementation of speech and language practices across inpatient services.

• Supporting and training staff to develop skills around communication and swallowing issues for service users with complex needs, particularly those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Driving research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative care approaches.
• Acting as a role model, supervisor, and mentor for less experienced staff within the MDT.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team and fostering collaborative relationships within the Trust and beyond, ensuring inclusivity, resilience, and hope in care delivery.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.