Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to deliver evidence-based clinical services in acute settings. The role emphasizes independence in managing complex dysphagia cases. Candidates must have a relevant degree, HCPC Registration, and a strong background in clinical governance. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant clinical experience in complex case management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement specialist programmes of care.
• Evidence of maintaining clinical competence and keeping up to date with clinical developments.
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and audit.
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Responsibilities

• Work independently as a key member of the Speech and Language Therapy team.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical services.
• Assess, diagnose, and formulate treatment plans.
• Develop specialist evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Liaise with professional colleagues for comprehensive patient management.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative team approach

Standard keyboard and IT skills

Student clinical supervision

Designing training packages

Education

Recognised Speech and Language degree

HCPC Registration

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job summary

Following a review of our skill mix and internal promotions, we now have an exciting Band 6 vacancy. This role offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in acute stroke, acute neurology, and general wards.

To be considered for this role, you must have completed your dysphagia competencies and be able to demonstrate at least nine months of independent management of a dysphagia caseload, including acute stroke. Additionally, you should have completed your NQP framework and be able to evidence your ability to manage patients with more complex dysphagia and communication impairments with minimal supervision. Ideally, you will have also completed placement educator training, enabling you to support students on clinical placements.

You will benefit from daily interaction with a welcoming team of SLT colleagues and close collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive working environment, actively encouraging CPD through regular team meetings, discussion groups, and service development initiatives. There are also opportunities to gain competencies in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, and leadership.

Please note, this role does not include budgetary responsibilities

Main duties of the job

As part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team:

• You will provide evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the acute SLT caseload.
• You will also have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills through role competency frameworks under supervision.
• Additionally, you will support and mentor junior staff through line management responsibilities.
• You will be supported in all aspects of this varied job role and we actively encourage CPD, hold regular team meetings and discussion groups and look at ways to further develop our services.
• There is also the opportunity to gain competencies in videofluoroscopy , tracheostomy and leadership.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities

• Working independently in a clinical role as a key member of the Speech and Language Therapy team in a developing specialist role, to deliver evidence-based clinical services. Placement educator for Speech and Language Therapy students.
• Assess, differentially diagnoses, formulate treatment plans (in collaboration with patients and carers), write assessment reports, identify and choose appropriate therapeutic or clinical management techniques from a range of options.
• Develop specialist evidence-based treatment programmes for self and others (e.g. students) which may involve using specific therapy software.
• Liaise with a wide range of professional colleagues and other agencies to ensure comprehensive management of the patient. This includes attending regular handover meetings and case conferences.

Please refer to job description and person specification attached for further detailed information.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant clinical experience and in complex case management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement specialist programmes of care.
• Evidence of maintaining clinical competence and keeping up to date with clinical developments.
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and audit.
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Qualifications Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language degree
• HCPC Registration
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Skills & Qualifications Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative team approach to working.
• Standard keyboard and IT skills
• Experience of student clinical supervision.
• Experience of designing and implementing training packages to others.

Desirable

• Advance practitioner competencies (or working towards) e.g. videofluroscopy/voice clinic
• Interest in audit and research.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)