Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a part-time band 5 speech and language therapist to work within the stroke service in Buckinghamshire. Ideal candidates will either be newly qualified or have previous band 5 experience, providing essential therapy to adults while receiving supervision and support from senior staff.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with an adult caseload and dysphagia management.
• Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to patient group.
• Ability to reflect on practice and manage emotional consequences of working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload with autonomy, supported by senior therapists.
• Identify and assess communication and swallowing impairments for therapy.
• Participate in the supervision of students and SLT assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Speech & Language Therapy Degree

Health Professions Council Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

We are looking to recruit a part time band 5 speech and language therapist to work across our stroke service. This post would be suitable for a newly qualified clinician or someone with previous band 5 experience looking to work with an adult caseload. This is a fixed term post for 9 months to cover a maternity leave.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated speech and language therapist who is eager to learn as well as bring a fresh perspective to the service. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to work independently but to seek professional support and supervision from senior colleagues where necessary.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a member of a team of therapists working across the inpatient stroke pathway in Buckinghamshire. They will work alongside senior therapists and have access to support.
• To manage a defined caseload and work with an agreed degree of autonomy and independence, with regular support/supervision from the speech and language therapy team.
• To identify, assess and make a differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
• To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision and to work towards developing competencies in agreed areas of patient management.
• To take part in the supervision of students with support.
• To take part in supervision of the work of SLT assistants and volunteers when required.
• To take part in the development and delivery of training to others

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Accredited Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with an adult caseload and dysphagia management
• Varied clinical placements in Adult SLT departments
• Previous Band 5 speech and language therapy role in adults or paediatrics

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent interpersonal skills: oAble to listen well and counsel patients and carers, oAble to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues oAble to communicate effectively particularly where barriers to understanding exist oDemonstrate developing motivational skills
• Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Demonstrates good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Demonstrates awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
• Able to identify own strengths and needs
• Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Able to travel throughout the county of Buckinghamshire as required for cross site working

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.

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer annum pro rata