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SalaryWe are looking to recruit a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with a minimum of 1 years post qualification experience to join the Integrated Health and Social Care team.
This post is available as either a full time or part time role.
The post will provide the opportunity for assessment and intervention for people with a Learning Disability with a range of communication needs. The post holder will provide assessment, therapy and advice, as well as support to families and professionals working with this client group.
Knowledge and experience of working with children or adults with Learning Disabilities is essential, this post can develop / further develop knowledge and skills of supporting clients who exhibit behaviours of concern, within a supportive and knowledgeable team. Direction and support will also be provided by the Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, with team support from the SaLT assistant.
Using a person-centred focus, each person is provided with a personalised communication plan, tailored to help meet their unique needs. The team works with individuals, families and other agencies to meet health needs, promote independence, develop valued lifestyles and maintain quality lives in the community.
You will have the opportunity to deliver training and workshops to team members and professional colleagues both inside and outside the team. The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals, both within the team and from other services as well as acting as professional supervisor of the Speech and Language Assistant.
Merton council feels strongly that Continued Professional Development is central to the delivery of the service and the development of the staff who work within it. We therefore support a wide range of opportunities for CPD, such as clinical supervision sessions, external specialised training, access to journals and attendance at peer events.
The role will allow you to develop as a clinician, as well as have the opportunity to assist in service developments. There are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing within the integrated health and Social Care team, and this is a friendly, supportive and creative team. In this post, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our clients and their families.
For more information or an informal conversation about this post, please contact Liz Edmonds, Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist on 020 8545 4395 or 07961 565 090
