Speech Therapist for Adults with Progressive Problems

4 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in developing an exciting new role specializing in the management of clients with progressive problems, including Parkinsons Disease, dementia, MND, and stroke.

The successful candidate will hold their own caseload, which will be diverse in the progressive problems they will manage. They will be community-based and will have a mix of regular clinics, outpatients, care home, and residential visits where they will assess, treat, and review clients.

The Speech Therapist will coordinate 1:1 therapy blocks of Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) and other evidence-based therapies. Additionally, they will work with other members of the SLT team to deliver, evaluate, and improve our already established course for groups of clients with PD and their families.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Engage as part of a supportive team responsible for providing specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing and communication difficulties in the community setting.
  • Be responsible for overseeing the PD service, developing evidence-based pathways, and treatment options.
  • Participate in service development and be an effective member of the SLT team.
  • Provide clinical supervision to other members of our SLT team and students.
  • 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.

Working for Our Organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority.
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.

Benefits of Working for Us

  • 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.

The 'Must Haves' for This Role

  • Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
  • Previous experience working with Adults.
  • Full UK driving license with access to vehicle.

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