Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a highly experienced, multi-professional team working with people with learning disabilities in Tameside. The post-holder will be based within the Community Learning Disability Team at Hollingworth Clinic in Tameside. We deliver high quality healthcare assessments and interventions to people with complex and challenging needs. The team comprises of community nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, psychologists, assistant practitioners and psychiatry input. Main duties of the job Delivery of evidence based Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities who may have complex and challenging needs. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary context with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the communication needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers. The postholder will be an excellent team player who demonstrates the ability to work effectively and productively. Key Responsibilities of the Post: To undertake, highly complex swallowing and communication assessments in order to diagnose speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. To develop hypotheses based on assessment and implement Specialist Speech & Language Therapy treatment and programmes of care and discharge appropriately. To use evidence based practice to inform clinical decision making in relation to communication impairments and dysphagia. Key Requirements of the Person Specification: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. To have completed accredited dysphagia training. Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities Well established knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group). About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 311-F741-24-A Job locations Hollingworth Clinic Market Street Hyde SK148HR Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registration - Licence to Practice. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or other post graduate training. Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Willingness to undergo dysphagia training within next 6 months. Desirable Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks. Sign language qualification Evidence of SLT Dysphagia qualification Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience at post graduate level. Experience in developing specialised packages of care. Experience of working within a relevant specialist area. Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals. Experience of providing clinical supervision to other staff and colleagues. Experience of managing the communication needs of clients with Learning Disabilities Desirable Experience of managing the dysphagia needs of clients with learning disabilities. Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Well established knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group) Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice. Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy. Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflective skills. Good presentation skills both verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills Prioritisation and caseload management skills. Able to work flexibly and as part of a team Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness in service delivery and clinical practice. IT skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registration - Licence to Practice. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or other post graduate training. Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Willingness to undergo dysphagia training within next 6 months. Desirable Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks. Sign language qualification Evidence of SLT Dysphagia qualification Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience at post graduate level. Experience in developing specialised packages of care. Experience of working within a relevant specialist area. Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals. Experience of providing clinical supervision to other staff and colleagues. Experience of managing the communication needs of clients with Learning Disabilities Desirable Experience of managing the dysphagia needs of clients with learning disabilities. Knowledge Essential Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Well established knowledge of relevant national and local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines (relevant to the client group) Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Understanding of clinical governance and its application to practice. Understanding of roles of the other professionals (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy. Negotiation and problem solving skills Good analytical and reflective skills. Good presentation skills both verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills Prioritisation and caseload management skills. Able to work flexibly and as part of a team Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness in service delivery and clinical practice. IT skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Hollingworth Clinic Market Street Hyde SK148HR Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)