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Speech & Language Therapist - Developmental Band 5-6 with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust in Slough
The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for 3 fulltime developing band 5/6s to work in our service. There are vacancies are multiple bases, and your base will be determined by service need and can be flexible, though occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire. We are looking for someone who is either an NQP or a clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. As a Developing SLT you will be supported to make the transition from NQP to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. Once you have completed the necessary competencies you will then progress onto a Band 6level practitioner. For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the first year of employment which will help you make this transition and consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. Following this we will support you to ensure you develop skills and complete necessary competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team. It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT's. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies, and eventually move on to completing Band 6 competencies. We encourage our team to engage in regular CPD, and LVST training is offered in the first year. Main duties of the job: Working with clients with acquired disorders -eg PD Stroke To provide advice to clients/carers regarding the management and care of communication and swallowing difficulties. Using online record systems (RiO) to document notes and reports Group and 1-1 working with clients Actively participate in team meetings, CPD and peer supervision Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites Liaise with the team for support on a day-to-day basis Provide a service in all community settings including Out-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes and telehealth. About us The must haves to be considered for this role: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditionsAbility to travel to multiple sits must be a car drive with access to own vehicle For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible