Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves providing a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service across Doncaster Community Learning Disability Services and the Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service. The successful candidate will independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex communication and swallowing needs.

The position offers the chance to work across both community and inpatient services, supporting individuals with diverse needs. Responsibilities include delivering specialist interventions, contributing to Positive Behaviour Support pathways, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, nursing, psychiatry, and occupational therapy professionals.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develop and deliver training for carers and professional staff.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development, and clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students, and support workers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional specific degree (e.g., BSc in Speech Sciences).
• HCPC Registration and post-basic training in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Membership in RCSLT and HCPC.
• Desirable: Advanced Dysphagia management qualification.
• Essential experience with adults with learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments.
• High-level expertise in assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures.
• Good presentation skills and ability to motivate patients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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