Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Adult Learning Disability

To work into a small team of Adult Learning Disability speech and language therapists To independently manage a caseload of clients with learning disabilities, who may have complex communication needs, and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia and choking) To work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team To provide training and support to staff teams, carers, families and colleagues To supervise and support more junior speech and language therapists, assistants and students Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon. Job description Job responsibilities To work into a small team of Adult Learning Disability speech and language therapists To independently manage a caseload of clients with learning disabilities, who may have complex communication needs, and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia and choking) To work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team To provide training and support to staff teams, carers, families and colleagues To supervise and support more junior speech and language therapists, assistants and students Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.