Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Learning Disability Team, Greater Manchester

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RCSLT accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice as a speech and language therapist (SLT)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language T Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia issued by a course recognised by RCSLT therapists
• Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia issued by a course recognised by RCSLT therapists

Desirable criteria

• Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the different conditions associated with adults with learning disabilities e.g. mental health, physical disability, sensory impairments, physical illnesses and degenerative conditions
• A good theoretical knowledge of communication impairments and communication assessment methods
• Knowledge of communication support interventions applicable to a range of clients with learning disabilities&associated conditions
• Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management strategies applicable to a range of clients with learning disabilities and associated conditions
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation /trends within the NHS and Social Care

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable and relevant experience of working as a speech and language therapist with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working collaboratively and successfully within a multi-disciplinary team and with relatives and carers
• Experience of working within a relevant specialist area e.g. dysphagia, challenging behaviour
• Experience of completing dysphagia assessments as a qualified practitioner and implementing dysphagia support interventions with clients and their carers where applicable

Desirable criteria

• Supervising of junior colleagues
• Devise&deliver training for colleagues&carers about dysphagia&adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of providing placements for speech and language therapy students

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