Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Community)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
* Part time
* Flexible working
30 hours per week (Part time)
Job ref: 848-BHC-033-25
Site: Beckenham Beacon/Orpington Town, London Borough of Bromley
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 19/02/2025
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience with a commitment to hearing every employee's voice. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Job overview
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7
We are inviting you to apply to this newly developed post in our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. We are a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes, rehab beds, and outpatient clinics.
This post would suit a dynamic and reflective therapist who is committed to providing excellent clinical care and who is a positive team player. Our recent developments include a new community led FEES service and the setting up of a dedicated PD service which incorporates FEES and EMST in partnership with PDUK. We also run dysfluency and voice caseloads which we are looking to enhance and expand. We welcome candidates who have experience in these areas or have a desire to develop skills in these specialisms and apply their leadership skills to market, grow and optimise these provisions. This post is an excellent opportunity to build your CV.
Flexible working and part-time applications will be considered, and as an organisation, we pride ourselves in the level of flexibility afforded to our staff in line with our health and wellbeing value.
Main duties of the job
Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties. Experience of FEES and/or managing a voice caseload is desirable.
You will be expected to contribute to line management, audit, and service development and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, monthly clinical forums, and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
* Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
* Evidence of leadership course.
* Member of relevant CEN(s).
* Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
* Completion of recruitment and selection training.
* Completion of clinical supervision training.
* Evidence of successful completion of short course for voice disorders (e.g. the accent method, Estill).
Specific Skills
* Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of complex dysphagia and communication patients.
* Competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community.
* Developed negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager.
* Specialist knowledge of a range of approaches to therapy.
* In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the role.
* In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
* In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
* Full UK drivers’ license with access to a car for work purposes.
Experience
* Substantial clinical experience working with an adult acquired caseload in any setting.
* Assessment, treatment, management of complex patients with progressive neurological conditions.
* Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
* Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
* Experience of being involved in quality improvement and/or clinical audit.
* Significant experience of community working.
* Development and delivery of education and training packages.
* Training and experience in counselling clients.
* Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
* Assessment and treatment of patients with voice disorders.
* Experience of participating in FEES assessments.
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues.
To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process; please let us know if you require any.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
* Compressed hours
* Part-time
* Job shares
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees.
All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We welcome potential applicants to arrange an informal visit or speak to current Band 7 staff about their experience of working at Bromley Healthcare.
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