Speech & Language Therapist - Developmental Band 5-6

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un orthophoniste au sein de l'équipe de thérapie. Ce poste inclut un caseload d'adultes et un soutien complet pour la formation et le développement professionnel. Rejoignez une équipe engagée pour offrir les meilleurs services de santé communautaire en Berkshire.

Benefits

Options de travail flexibles

27 jours de congés annuels

Opportunités de développement de carrière

'Cycle to Work' et schéma de location de voitures

Accès à des outils et services de bien-être

Réductions dans des centaines de détaillants

Parkings gratuits sur les sites Trust

Qualifications

• Diplôme en orthophonie et enregistré auprès du HCPC.
• Membre de la RCSLT souhaité.
• Engagement auprès des patients adultes avec des troubles neurologiques acquis.

Responsibilities

• Travail avec des clients présentant des troubles acquis.
• Fournir des conseils sur la gestion des difficultés de communication.
• Participer activement aux réunions d'équipe et à la supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered

Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist - Developmental Band 5-6

The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6s to work in our service. We are based across East and West Berkshire, your base will be determined by service need and can be flexible, though occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality -both East and West Berkshire.

We are looking for someone who is either an NQP or a qualified Band 5 or Band 6 clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme overthe first year of employment which will help you make this transition and consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. Following this we will support you to ensure you develop skills and complete necessary NQP and Band 6 competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team.

It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT's. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies, and eventually move on to completing Band 6 competencies. We encourage our team to engage in regular CPD,and LVST training is offered in the first year

Main duties of the job

• Working with clients with acquired disorders -eg PD Stroke
• To provide advice to clients/carers regarding the management and care of communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Using online record systems (RiO) to document notes and reportsGroup and 1-1 working with clients
• Actively participate in team meetings, CPD and peer supervision Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites
• Liaise with the team for support on a day-to-day basis
• Provide a service in all community settings including Out-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes and telehealth

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 to be considered for this role:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditionsAbility to travel to multiple sits must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

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 call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: [e-mail] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Member of relevant Special Interest Groups

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio

Previous Experience

• Experience in evaluating own practice
• Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions
• Awareness of the challenges of community working
• Experience of working independently and within teams
• Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working in community and/or neurology settings

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to demonstrate commitment to BHFT values (caring, committed, together)
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, active listening, empathy, negotiation and influencing
• Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to clinical area
• Knowledge of supported communication and AAC systems
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Prioritization skills, in relation to caseload management
• Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sits - must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

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.

£31,469 to £47,084 a yearper annum (inc. of HCAS)