Job Title: Senior Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Salary: £67,874.62 - £74,599.69 per annum
Job Overview:
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our client's dynamic Learning Disabilities Service based in Jersey, Channel Islands. This role involves providing specialised services to adults with learning disabilities and associated conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy Services for the Adult Learning Disability Service, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and professional standards.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to senior managers on Speech and Language Therapy services for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Develop and implement strategies and policies to maintain a high-quality service in line with organisational objectives.
- Monitor and review working practices to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.
- Manage and mentor junior team members, ensuring the delivery of responsibilities to the highest standard.
- Establish and maintain quality assurance programmes to uphold internal and external standards.
- Assess complex cases and formulate diagnoses, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary framework.
- Develop and deliver training programmes to improve understanding of client needs among staff and carers.
- Contribute to the development and review of care protocols and packages.
Qualifications:
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, certified by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Postgraduate training in a specialist area or equivalent experience.
- Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council and RCSLT.
- Advanced Practitioner in Dysphagia.
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in a highly specialist role within Learning Disabilities.
- Specialist knowledge of AAC, Autism, Mental Health, Dysphagia, and learning disabilities.
- Proficiency in using a range of AAC devices and IT equipment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Ability to analyse complex situations and make sound clinical judgments.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Join our client in a rewarding career where your contributions make a real difference to the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. They value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join their team, where you'll have the opportunity to work with experts, learn, and grow your career in a supportive environment. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
