An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work in exceptional residential service based in the Newark, Nottinghamshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

This is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge

**To be considered for this position you must hold a qualification within Speech and Language Therapy and a current HCPC Registration**

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide assessment, advice and treatment who is skilled in diagnosis and management of the swallow and communication needs

• Working alongside nurses, OTs, physios, psychologists and psychiatrists, you will work compassionately with individuals and their families, friends and carers to achieve person-centred goals and support each person in their planned outcomes

• You will also be accountable for the supervision and management of another SLT who works in the service on a full-time basis

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience working with individuals with Learning Disability and/or Autism

• Post-graduate qualification in the assessment and management of Dysphagia

• Excellent understanding of core Speech and Language Therapy skills and current best practice in Speech and Language Therapy and specific service

• Excellent understanding of specialism, e.g. PMLD, Paediatrics, Autism, Learning Disability

• Knowledge of current assessment, intervention and outcome measurement within specialism

The successful Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £47,690 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Monthly Clinical Supervision

• Peer Support, generous CPD and developmental opportunities

• Access to an Amazon account and resource ordering to ensure you have the clinical resources you need to provide a high-quality service

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Staff Benefits including NHS Discounts, Blue Light Card, Life insurance, Free Health Cash Plan, Pension, Gym membership, 24/7 GP, free meals and onsite parking, long service awards, mortgage advice, referral bonuses

• Free meals on duty

• Full induction training is given

Reference ID: 6606

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]