Job Introduction
David Lewis is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our well-established Speech and Language Therapy team.
David Lewis Clinical & Therapy Services provide support for people who live in residential services and students who access educational services. We are dedicated to improving the quality of lives for people with learning disabilities and or autism, epilepsy, complex learning disorders, including neurological impairments, and other complex support needs. The people we support ages range from 11- to end of life. We have a successful track record, built up over 120 years with expertise and are rated as GOOD by the CQC.
As an SLT in our team, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out assessment for individuals currently accessing the David Lewis SLT service, and potential new admissions,
- Delivering interventions for individuals with diverse and complex presentations, with access to robust clinical supervision,
- Completing specialist communication aid assessment and implementation,
- Providing bespoke Communication Profiles, AAC protocols, advice sheets and Swallowing Care Plans (dependent on experience) to support individual communication and dysphagia needs,
- Planning and delivering interventions collaboratively with the individual and their families, gathering opinions proactively and considering capacity and best interests alongside the wider MDT,
- Delivering training packages to varied staff teams,
- Supporting the running of therapy groups to build communication skills and knowledge across site.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification – ESSENTIAL
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration – ESSENTIAL
- Current Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) membership – ESSENTIAL
- Evidence of regular clinical supervision and CPD development – ESSENTIAL
- Experience in the field of Learning Disability – DESIRABLE
- A recognised post-basic dysphagia qualification – DESIRABLE or WILLINGNESS TO WORK TOWARDS
With over 120 years of providing high-quality care, David Lewis is an outstanding place to build your career, develop your skills, and become part of a dedicated and supportive team.
Applicants should apply online via https://www.davidlewis.org.uk/work-for-us/
Informal Enquiries may be made to please contact Laura Wood (Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead) on 01565 640132
Closing date: 30th May 2025.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
To request any reasonable adjustments to support you with the application or shortlisting process please contact 01565 640142.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.
David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer.
