BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive and innovative organization as a BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential therapy services to patients in various settings, including their homes and care facilities. With a focus on supporting individuals with swallowing impairments and neurological conditions, you'll be part of a friendly team dedicated to delivering quality care. Enjoy the flexibility of bank working while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every employee's voice. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree and HPC Licence required.
• Experience in managing adults with swallowing impairments and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide SLT input into varied caseloads based on skills and experience.
• Independently manage adults with swallowing impairments and triage.

Skills

Management of communication patients

Assessment and management of dysphagia

Auditory discrimination skills

Phonetic transcription

UK driver's license

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Health Professions Council Licence to practice

Evidence of CPD and relevant courses

Job description

BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6/7

Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6/7 Contract: Bank Hours

• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

Job ref: 848-BHC-042-25

Site: Beckenham Beacon/Orpington/Remote Town: London Borough of Bromley Salary: £42,939 - £58,544 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery.

Job overview

BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6 or 7

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare, please view our videos on YouTube or visit our website.

Our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service is a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes, remotely and in outpatient clinics.

You will be joining our service at an exciting time as we have recently launched our FEES service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in this service including referring into and assisting with assessments.

Bank working brings many advantages of being a permanent staff member but with added flexibility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide SLT input into our varied caseloads based on their skills, experience and interests.

You will need to have relevant experience in independently managing adults in at least one of the following caseloads:

• Swallowing impairments
• Triage

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support through team meetings and clinical forums as appropriate. Evidence of appropriate qualifications and membership is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
• Evidence of CPD and other relevant courses and qualifications.

Experience

• Experience working clinically as an SLT. Evidence of independent caseload management.
• Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions.
• Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
• Experience of managing a voice caseload.

Skills

• Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
• To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia.
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
• Full UK driver’s license / Car driver with access to a car for work purposes.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Name: Jessica Armitage/Ruth Mead-Wellings Job title: Speech and Language Therapists Email address: [e-mail]

Please contact the department with any questions about this post or to arrange an informal visit.