Band 5/6 Developmental Speech and Language Therapist

The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for full-time developing band 5/6 therapists to work in our service. We currently have vacancies at our Wokingham and East Berkshire sites, 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 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. 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. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies. Following this we will support you to 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 SLT's. We offer opportunities to engage in monthly CPD through journal clubs and case study presentations. Clinicians are supported to LSVT training and develop skills in EMST. Following completion of Band 6 competencies, we work closely with our local acute sites to offerVideofluoscopyLevel 1 training.

You will apply and develop any pre-existing skills and knowledge to deliver assessments and therapeutic programmes for a mixed communication and dysphagia caseloads, for adults with neurological and progressive conditions.

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

We are 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.

• 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

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

• 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 in community and/or neurology settings
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working independently and within teams
• Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy

• 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
• Prioritisation skills, in relation to caseload management
• Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks

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

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.

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Permanent

Full-time

371-CHS1283

Speech and Language Therapy Adults Community