Job summary We are keen to hear from you if you are a looking for a band 6 Speech & Language Therapy role. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to be part of a forward-thinking multi disciplinary adult learning disability health service. The post is based in one of our multi-disciplinary Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities (Adults) covering East Surrey with two office bases in Leatherhead and Redhill. There is an expectation to work across the patch. The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. The successful applicant will join a team of Speech and Language Therapists already working in East and West Community Teams as well as in the Neurodevelopmental, Children and Young Person's, Older Age Adults and Forensic services. Our Speech & Language Therapists are committed to supporting individuals, their support networks and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the promotion of effective communication in a proactive, person-centred way. Another key part of the support to people who use our services is to promote their safe eating and drinking. There is a robust system for peer support, managerial and clinical supervision. Continued professional development is encouraged and supported through yearly appraisal and six monthly review. Main duties of the job You will need: Experience of and specialist skills working with learning disabilities Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery Experience of providing supervision and an interest in developing leadership skills Experience in developing and delivering training Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work flexibly and independently Enthusiasm, imagination and initiative You will have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments. We look forward to receiving your application Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 325-6733580-PLD Job locations Leatherhead Hub 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD Job description Job responsibilities "Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job." Job description Job responsibilities "Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job." Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy Qualification Desirable Dysphagia qualification Completion of a practice educator course Experience Essential Experience of designing and facilitating training Experience of Multi Disciplinary working Experience of assessing for and implementing use of AAC methods Relevant post-qualification clinical experience Experience of working in a Learning Disability setting Desirable Experience of supporting students Evidence of interest and skill in specialist area Experience of supervising staff Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery Skills Essential Valid UK driving licence Access to a car for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy Qualification Desirable Dysphagia qualification Completion of a practice educator course Experience Essential Experience of designing and facilitating training Experience of Multi Disciplinary working Experience of assessing for and implementing use of AAC methods Relevant post-qualification clinical experience Experience of working in a Learning Disability setting Desirable Experience of supporting students Evidence of interest and skill in specialist area Experience of supervising staff Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery Skills Essential Valid UK driving licence Access to a car for work purposes 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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Leatherhead Hub 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead KT22 7AD Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)