Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to develop a new role for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialise in the management of clients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) in the community setting. This postholder would oversee our 'PDPlus' caseload by

• developing client pathways
• Ensuring the team is providing evidence-based practice
• coordinating 1:1 therapy blocks of Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) (training can be provided) and other evidence-based therapies e.g IQoro and working towards using EMST.
• delivering, evaluating and improving our already established course for groups of clients with PD and their families alongside another member of the SLT team
• leading on benchmarking our service using the PD UK audit
• developing links with other professionals by participating in regular PD+ MDT clinics and PD MDT meeting

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a supportive team responsible for providing specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting.
• You will be responsible for overseeing the PD service, developing evidence-based pathways and treatment options
• You will participate in service development and be an effective member of the SLT team
• You will provide clinical supervision to other members of our SLT team and students
• You will design and deliver training to other members of the MDT as required
• You will be supervised by a senior SLT, but an ability to work autonomously will be integral to the role

About us

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Salary ranging from £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work/life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning and development opportunities Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Advanced IT enablement and support
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
• And so much more