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Specialist Adult Speech
4 months ago
Job overview
Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking to become a specialist / further your experience working with adults with progressive problems?
We are looking for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join our team developing an exciting new role specialising in the management of clients with Parkinsons Disease.
You will hold your own caseload which will be diverse in the progressive problems you will manage including Parkinsons, dementia, MND, stroke etc. You will be community based and will have a mix of regular clinics, outpatients, care home and residential visits where you will assess, treat and review clients.
You will coordinate 1:1 therapy blocks of Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) and other evidence-based therapies. Additionally, you 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.
We pride ourselves on the development of our team and can offer a range of both internal and external qualifications and courses ie VF training with collaboration from our acute trust and LSVT training. We are in the process of developing a FEES service in the community and excited about this new venture.
The service operates 9 – 5 Monday to Friday and we can offer flexibility within this. We are open to both full and part time applicants.
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 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 solutionsWe 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
Be a qualified Speech & Language Therapist Previous experience working with Adults Full UK driving license with access to vehicleIf you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
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 criteria
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Licence to Practice Registered with HCPC Dysphagia post graduate training
Desirable criteria
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio NQT Competencies Dysphagia competencies
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
At least 2 years post graduate experience Relevant specialist experience post qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
Ability to travel to multiple sites – must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.
Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.
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.
Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.
Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.
Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.
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