Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)
Somerset Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities – Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service
About the Role
Within the Somerset Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities, the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service delivers specialist support for adults with learning disabilities requiring assistance with communication and eating, drinking, and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties. Key responsibilities include:
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- Conducting assessments to identify needs
- Developing personalised care plans
- Providing regular dysphagia training to ensure high-quality intervention and safe practice
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is deeply committed to:
- Person-centred care and collaborative working
- Guiding positive outcomes for service users, their families, and paid carers
- Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
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This position offers: ✔ Membership in a dynamic and supportive SLT team, with regular continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities ✔ Involvement in service development within Speech and Language Therapy and the broader Learning Disability community ✔ Strong emphasis on meaningful, client-focused outcomes
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