Job summary
The Adult Community team are looking for 2 Full Time Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapists to work in Slough though we do occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire
We are looking for someone who is NQT or with experience and motivation and a desire to be part of a small but enthusiastic team.
As a Band 5 you will be supported to make the transition from student 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.
A large number of our clients have swallowing problems and so you will be expected to complete your post graduate dysphagia training within the first year of working in the team. You will also be supported by our Acute Trust SLTs at RBH to complete your dysphagia training.
It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT's band 6s and the band 7s Clinical specialists.
You will be closely supervised to sign off your NQT competencies and dysphagia training will be provided. LSVT training is also desirable but you will be able to complete this training as we offer this to our PD clients.
Main duties of the job
- Working with clients with acquired disorders -eg PD Stroke
- To provide advice to parents/carers regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication and swallowing
- Using RIO patient held records
- Provide LSVT to PD clients
- Group working with specific client groups
- Actively participate in team meetings
- 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-paitents clinics ,home visits ,NH
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Susannah Johnson, ASLT Service Manager on 07770 738482 or email susannah.johnson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Susannah Johnson, ASLT Service Manager on 07770 738482 or email susannah.johnson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Licence to Practice
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- NQT Competencies
- Dysphagia competencies
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience in evaluating own practice
- Experience in adult clinical field
- Evidence of desire to work with Adult caseload
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Licence to Practice
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- NQT Competencies
- Dysphagia competencies
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Experience in evaluating own practice
- Experience in adult clinical field
- Evidence of desire to work with Adult caseload
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
