Job overview

Provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service across Doncaster Community Learning Disability Services and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service.

 Independently assess, diagnose and manage adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs. Act as a specialist Speech therapy resource within Positive Behaviour Support pathways, sensory-informed care and forensic practice. 

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Learning Disability and Forensic Directorate. This unique post offers the opportunity to work across both community and inpatient services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs.

Working across the Doncaster Community Learning Disability Team and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, whilst contributing to Positive Behaviour Support pathways, sensory-informed approaches and multidisciplinary formulations

About the role

You will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver specialist interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support and forensic care pathways.
• Support Mental Capacity Act processes through communication assessments and accessible communication approaches.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, nursing, psychiatry and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Develop and deliver training for carers, support providers and professional staff
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students and support workers as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 

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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook