Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech/Language Therapist who is passionate about working with young people with complex needs in the further education environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team of therapists and therapy assistants, delivering high quality SLT packages of care to young people in Bucks College Group.
The post 16 caseload comprises primarily young people with physical difficulties, learning difficulties, ABI, neurological difficulties, AAC needs and sensory needs such as VI and epilepsy. The post requires close collaboration with a variety of health and education professionals and parents, in delivering a range of evidence-based packages.
We have a strong commitment to CPD with regular clinical supervision. A range of opportunities to develop specialist skills and knowledge will be available including mentoring and shadowing of more experienced staff working within complex needs.
Access to a car to travel between county-wide locations is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of a team of experienced therapists working across FE college sites. You will provide support for young people in Bucks College Group (BCG) with SLCN in term time. You will support clinical projects and developments of practice in this clinical field, and have day-to-day responsibility for a specific caseload within BCG, and independently manage the caseloads in these settings. You will:
- Be responsible for delivering specialist speech and language therapy input young people with speech, language and communication impairments/disorder who may also have significant learning difficulties who have EHCPs. To identify, assess and diagnose communication impairments and select appropriate types of therapy for effective treatment.
- To monitor the communicative environments of the educational establishment you are working in.
- Make independent decisions about caseload management, prioritizing clients to universal, targeted or specialist levels of input.
- Gain extensive clinical experience and expertise to improve and further develop specialist skills through training, support and study
- Provide second opinions to less experienced colleagues
- Independently take SLT students on placements for clinical teaching and supervision
- To be an active member of an MDT across professional boundaries.
- Be responsible for the supervision of newly and recently graduated SLT Staff, and unregistered staff and volunteers carrying out SLT related activities
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council License to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in Signing
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short course in AAC
- Evidence of working towards basic competencies for working with dysphagia
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working as SLT having completed RCSLT competencies with paediatric/ LD caseload.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in clinical areas of low/mid tech AAC at a functional level over at least 12 months
- Working knowledge of the mainstream and/ or special education system 5-25
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group including safeguarding
- To be able to use IT for clinical and therapeutic aspect of the post
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working under supervision with clients who have eating drinking or swallowing difficulties.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Demonstrates a high standard of record keeping
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group - 3-25yr
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of therapy tools for working with the ASD population.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of low and mid tech AAC.
- Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders, physical and learning difficulties.
- Awareness of eating difficulties and who to refer on to
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work county wide
- Hold a valid driving licence
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council License to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses in Signing
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short course in AAC
- Evidence of working towards basic competencies for working with dysphagia
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working as SLT having completed RCSLT competencies with paediatric/ LD caseload.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in clinical areas of low/mid tech AAC at a functional level over at least 12 months
- Working knowledge of the mainstream and/ or special education system 5-25
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group including safeguarding
- To be able to use IT for clinical and therapeutic aspect of the post
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working under supervision with clients who have eating drinking or swallowing difficulties.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Demonstrates a high standard of record keeping
- Demonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group - 3-25yr
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of therapy tools for working with the ASD population.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of low and mid tech AAC.
- Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders, physical and learning difficulties.
- Awareness of eating difficulties and who to refer on to
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work county wide
- Hold a valid driving licence
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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