BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6/7
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6/7 Contract: Bank Hours
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
Job ref: 848-BHC-042-25
Site: Beckenham Beacon/Orpington/Remote Town: London Borough of Bromley Salary: £42,939 - £58,544 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery.
Job overview
BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist
Band 6 or 7
Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare, please view our videos on YouTube or visit our website.
Our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service is a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes, remotely and in outpatient clinics.
You will be joining our service at an exciting time as we have recently launched our FEES service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in this service including referring into and assisting with assessments.
Bank working brings many advantages of being a permanent staff member but with added flexibility.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to provide SLT input into our varied caseloads based on their skills, experience and interests.
You will need to have relevant experience in independently managing adults in at least one of the following caseloads:
* Swallowing impairments
* Triage
You will receive regular clinical supervision and support through team meetings and clinical forums as appropriate. Evidence of appropriate qualifications and membership is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
* Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
* Evidence of CPD and other relevant courses and qualifications.
Experience
* Experience working clinically as an SLT. Evidence of independent caseload management.
* Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions.
* Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
* Experience of managing a voice caseload.
Skills
* Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
* To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia.
* Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
* Full UK driver’s license / Car driver with access to a car for work purposes.
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
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.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name: Jessica Armitage/Ruth Mead-Wellings Job title: Speech and Language Therapists Email address: bromh.asltreferrals@nhs.net
Please contact the department with any questions about this post or to arrange an informal visit.
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