The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6s to work in our service. We are based across East and West Berkshire, 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 qualified Band 5 or Band 6 clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. 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 NQP and Band 6 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

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

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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave

Free parking across Trust sites

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 conditions Ability 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.

We’re 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 don’t hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll 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