Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
HIGHLY SPECIALIST SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST - SCHOOL AGED COMPLEX NEEDS & DYSPHAGIA
Do you have experience of working in the field of School-aged Complex Needs?
Do you enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary model of care?
Do you have experience of working with school-aged children who have eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties?
If you are answering 'yes!' to these questions, then please apply for this vacancy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with school-aged children with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team of therapists and therapy assistants, delivering high quality SLT services to children on Complex Needs caseload across a range of settings . The caseload is very varied and includes children with Down Syndrome, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and physical difficulties.
Multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention is integral to this post. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside other health and education professionals to deliver assessment and intervention to complex children at a highly specialist level. Management of feeding difficulties across of range of settings will also be key part of this post.
Development of clinical pathways as well as training, support and mentoring of staff will be an important aspect of this role.
Experience of working in complex needs as well as competencies in paediatric dysphagia are essential for this position. The postholder will also require access to a car or ability to travel between county-wide locations.
CYP Therapies have a strong commitment to CPD and regular clinical supervision. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, clinical supervision, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings etc.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o 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.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Date posted
26 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-CR6039794-A
Job locations
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Employer's website
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