Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary The post holder has responsibility to provide Speech and Language Therapy in the Intensive Support Team to Adults with a Learning Disability, including providing advice according to experience in this speciality to other professionals. The assessments and interventions undertaken by the SLT service will be embedded within the framework of:The principles of MDT working.The holistic model of care (4 tier model).The challenging behaviour clinical area of practice.The IST's 16 week pathway focussing on PBS informed assessment and intervention.The post can be applied for as a 5 month, full time post. Alternatively, applicants seeking part time will be considered. Part time applicants will be an extended contract, based on the hours worked per week. A minimum of 0.6 will be accepted. Please indicate in your application your preferred work pattern. Main duties of the job To provide speech and language therapy for adults with a learning disability in Hampshire. To manage, with support, own caseload of adults with a learning disability with communication needs and/or dysphagia in a clinically autonomous manner by assessing, diagnosing, onward referring where appropriate, managing intervention and discharging. To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment packages for clients with communication disorders and/or dysphagia. To communicate complex and sensitive information appropriately; this can be of an unpleasant nature. This will include communicating condition related information to clients and providing detailed assessment reports and interpretation of the results to team members, other professionals, parents, clients, carers and staff at an appropriate level. To be responsible for providing information to the Team Manager and Therapies Lead for the purpose of planning and policy development/issues including prioritising needs relating to the service. To give advice on the communication and/or swallowing needs of clients within the scope of own ability. To identify the training needs of others relating to the communication and/or dysphagia needs of clients. To be responsible for the use, where appropriate, of specialised equipment in assessing clients with swallowing problems. To act as a resource for the Learning Disability Community Team and to provide advice, information and training to other professionals as appropriate. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives. Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care. We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support. Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-MNH-12525 Job locations Thomas Lewis House 236 Empress Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0JY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and