Speech and Language Therapist - developing post

As a Speech and Language Therapist within CTALD, you will independently organise and prioritise your caseload to meet service and patient needs, adapting to changing priorities as required. You will be professionally accountable for your clinical practice, ensuring a high standard of care for adults with learning disabilities presenting with complex communication needs, autism, sensory impairments, mental health needs and dysphagia. The role involves completing specialist assessments, providing diagnoses and developing tailored intervention plans. You will use creative, flexible and evidence-based approaches to support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes, ensuring that service users and their support networks are actively involved in care planning. You will contribute to the delivery and development of inclusive communication environments and support the wider system by advising on communication strategies, producing accessible resources, and promoting best practice. Dysphagia management is a core element of the role. You will work towards and develop competencies in assessing and managing eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, including contributing to training and working alongside other professionals such as dietitians and medical staff. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including service users, families, carers, health and social care professionals and partner organisations, ensuring effective communication and collaborative working. The role also includes contributing to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives, maintaining up to date professional knowledge, and participating in supervision, training and team meetings. You may support and supervise assistant practitioners and contribute to the learning and development of students and junior staff. The post requires flexibility and the ability to work across a range of community settings, including service users' homes, and will involve regular travel across the locality. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.