Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Slough is looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work with older adults facing communication difficulties and dysphagia. You will provide assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers flexible working, ongoing training, and strong support, making it ideal for professionals wanting to grow their careers in a compassionate environment. Further benefits include generous annual leave and a comprehensive NHS pension.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at popular retailers

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults with communication difficulties.
• Ability to develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients with communication difficulties.
• Develop and review treatment plans in collaboration with MDT.
• Provide specialist advice on communication and swallowing issues.

Skills

Communication assessment

Dysphagia management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

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 issues. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community 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

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

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• 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