The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for 3 full-time developing band 5/6s to work in our service. There are vacancies at multiple bases, and your base will be determined by service need and can be flexible, though occasionally you may need 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 clinician with experience, motivation, and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team.
As a Developing SLT, you will be supported to make the transition from NQP to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. Once you have completed the necessary competencies, you will then progress onto a Band 6 level practitioner.
For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the 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 competencies to move into a Band 6 role within the team.
It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLTs. 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 - e.g. 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 reports
* Group 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
* 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
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 conditions
* Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver 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.
We're 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 don't hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk who will 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
Essential
* 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
Essential
* Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
Desirable
* NQP competencies
* Dysphagia competencies or pre-registration EDS competencies
Previous Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* 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
Essential
* 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
Essential
* Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver with access to own vehicle
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
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