Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support older adults with communication difficulties and dysphagia. The role involves assessment, creating treatment plans, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. The organization offers flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Access to wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at popular retailers and restaurants

Generous family leave options

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduate experience required.
• Experience in developing and delivering training packages.
• Evidence of post-graduate study through CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, advice and support to patients with communication difficulties.
• Develop, monitor and review treatment plans.
• Work closely with MDT to provide advice on communication and swallowing issues.

Skills

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Good negotiation and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal

Good auditory discrimination skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

Registration with Health Care Professionals Council

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

We are looking to recruit an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work with Older Adults presenting with communication difficulties and dysphagia within the Slough and Bracknell OPMH Community Services. The teams support patients with both dementia and functional mental health difficulties.

You will need to provide specialist clinical advice and support regarding communication, differential diagnosis assessment & dysphagia, as well as develop related treatment plans for our patients. SLT intervention will be in conjunction with other Care pathways and treatment provided.

We are friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, and you will have the opportunity to work across two very diverse localities. Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust offers Mobile working and you will have access to agile working opportunities. You will be actively encouraged to develop in your role within the team, and have regular access to supervision, training and peer support in your role.

Main duties of the job

Providing assessment, advice and support to patients with communication difficulties that are currently open to the service (one to one and in groups). Developing, monitoring and reviewing related treatment plans.

Working closely with and supporting colleagues within the MDT, providing specialist advice and support around communication and/or swallowing issue

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Qualified and registered to practice
• Enjoy working with Older adults
• Relevant experience working in similar field/community
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Must be able to drive and own car

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Rashieda Ebrahim on 0300 247 3001 or [e-mail] or wholl be delighted to help

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Licence to Practice
• Registration with Health Care Professionals Council.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
• MSc or at least 3 years experience in co-working with expert practitioners and undertaking specialist formal training.

Previous Experience

• At least 5 years post-graduate experience
• Experience in developing and delivering training packages to other disciplines, carers and service users
• Experience in inter-agency working
• Experience in changing own practice

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures both NHS, Government and local Authority relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and other relevant legal frameworks including Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Additional Requirements

• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel to multiple sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum, pro rata (inc. of HCAS)