Job summary
The SLT team in Bucks are looking for a band 6 SLT to join us. This post can also be considered as a band 5 development post.
The post is 3 days a week with the long term conditions SLT team, and 2 days working with the Community Neuro Rehab Service. Regular support and clinical supervision will be provided.
You will join a team of therapists who are passionate about high quality community care. You will work with patients with communication and swallowing difficulties related to a range of neurological conditions, respiratory conditions, frailty and at end of life. You will be supported to develop advanced skills in dysphagia management, to deliver therapeutic interventions and to work with AAC users.
The post holder will be required to travel throughout the county including Amersham Hospital, Rayners Hedge in Aylesbury, Buckingham Hospital, patients' homes and care homes. You will be supported to lead the provision for our community ward and clinics in the North of the County, working from Buckingham Hospital as needed.
The post holder will work closely with our SLT colleagues in the acute hospitals, acute/rehab stroke wards and the voice/H&N service. This provides the opportunity to work collaboratively across the care pathway.
This post is perfect for a therapist looking to extend their knowledge and skills in outpatient rehabilitation and community care. As a team we have low waiting times enabling us to offer timely support and intervention to our clients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of a team of therapists working throughout Buckinghamshire. They will work alongside senior therapists and have access to support. They will be accountable for their own actions, recognising professional boundaries and competencies. They will work as part of the the community long term conditions speech and language therapy team and the community neuro rehab service. As a Specialist SLT, the post holder will be independent in completing assessment, treatment and management of people with speech, language and swallowing difficulties and will demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning / diagnostic skills.
The post holder will
Manage a defined caseload and work autonomously, with regular support/supervision from the speech and language therapy team.
Identify, assess and make a differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.
Develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision and to work towards developing competencies in agreed areas of patient management.
To take part in supervision of the work of SLTs, SLT assistants, SLT students on placement and volunteers when required.
To take part in the development and delivery of training to others.
About us
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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'recommitted 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.
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 and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence To Practice
- Completion of accredited postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent, demonstrating completion of competencies.
Desirable
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant post graduate short courses.
- Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience with an adult caseload
- Evidence of developing specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of the application of quality measures pertaining to SLT
- Experience working with clients who are AAC users
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment and therapy tools relevant to the client group.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and quality measures.
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals involved in the relevant areas of patient care
Desirable
- Excellent auditory and perceptual skills
- Knowledge of technology relevant to SLT pathways
- Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to community clinics, patients homes and care homes throughout Buckinghamshire.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence To Practice
- Completion of accredited postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent, demonstrating completion of competencies.
Desirable
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant post graduate short courses.
- Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience with an adult caseload
- Evidence of developing specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of the application of quality measures pertaining to SLT
- Experience working with clients who are AAC users
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment and therapy tools relevant to the client group.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and quality measures.
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals involved in the relevant areas of patient care
Desirable
- Excellent auditory and perceptual skills
- Knowledge of technology relevant to SLT pathways
- Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to community clinics, patients homes and care homes throughout Buckinghamshire.
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).
