Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Disabilities & Autism Team

Location: Bradley
Specialism: Learning Disabilities & Autism
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist healthcare service in Bradley. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, delivering high-quality therapy within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from extensive training opportunities and professional development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions across the service

• Conduct specialist dysphagia assessments and management plans tailored to individual service users

• Support the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in maintaining effective service delivery

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure care aligns with service users’ management plans

• Provide expert SLT advice and consultation to colleagues involved in service users’ care

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with statutory and organisational guidelines

• Promote the wellbeing, dignity, and interests of all service users

• Supervise junior staff members and students as directed by the line manager

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist

• Membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

• Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities and autism

• Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills

• Experience supporting junior staff or students

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Dedicated career development and professional training opportunities

• Access to the Ely-Vate rewards and benefits platform for savings and wellbeing resources

• Blue Light Card providing access to national discounts

• Life assurance and pension contributions

• Financial wellbeing support including early wage access through Stream

• 24/7 GP service and access to a second medical opinion

• Enhanced maternity package

• Free or subsidised meals and free onsite or local parking

Why Bradley?

Bradley, located near Grimsby, offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and excellent transport connections to nearby cities. With access to coastal scenery and a relaxed pace of life, the area provides a great balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.

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