Speech and Language Therapist

Are you a motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills within a specialist Learning Disability Service? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doncaster Learning Disability Team, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health, wellbeing and communication outcomes of adults with learning disabilities.,

• Assess, diagnose and provide intervention for adults with learning disabilities who have complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred treatment plans to support communication and safe eating and drinking.
• Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload within community and clinic settings.
• Provide specialist advice and support to families, carers, support providers and partner agencies.
• Contribute to integrated multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and intervention.
• Support the use of alternative and augmentative communication approaches where appropriate.
• Deliver training and education to carers, support staff and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development activities.
  
  You will hold a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). You will have a good understanding of communication disorders and dysphagia, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and supporting adults with communication needs is desirable.
  
  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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 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://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more