Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Royal Wootton Bassett

Manage a caseload of clients with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, as allocated by the multidisciplinary team. Assess and diagnose swallowing and communication difficulties. Implement programmes of treatment, as agreed with service users and carers. Evaluate treatment programmes according to SLT-specific outcome measures and other measures used within the service. Provide advice and ongoing support for the management of swallowing and communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including care homes and the persons home. Act in a consultative capacity within the team and on behalf of the wider service, contributing to the management of people with complex needs. Actively contribute to the strategic development of the service within the wider development strategies of the LDU and AWP. Provide statistics and other information for use in research projects and quality reporting. Develop and promote the use of assistive technology in adults with LD/ASD. Manage a caseload of clients with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, as allocated by the multidisciplinary team. Assess and diagnose swallowing and communication difficulties. Implement programmes of treatment, as agreed with service users and carers. Evaluate treatment programmes according to SLT-specific outcome measures and other measures used within the service. Provide advice and ongoing support for the management of swallowing and communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including care homes and the persons home. Act in a consultative capacity within the team and on behalf of the wider service, contributing to the management of people with complex needs. Actively contribute to the strategic development of the service within the wider development strategies of the LDU and AWP. Provide statistics and other information for use in research projects and quality reporting. Develop and promote the use of assistive technology in adults with LD/ASD. Most Challenging Part of this role The post holder is expected to provide an SLT service to people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum condition within the strategic objectives of the service and in accordance with national guidelines, while working with limited resources. This involves a high level of responsibility for prioritising tasks and managing time effectively. The post holder is expected to provide an SLT service to people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum condition within the strategic objectives of the service and in accordance with national guidelines, while working with limited resources. This involves a high level of responsibility for prioritising tasks and managing time effectively. Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.