Job summary Based in Upton Hospital and Tilehurst Clinic.
Are you looking for a challenge or change of career if so we have an exciting opportunity within Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust ASLT Team for a new Assistant Practitioner role within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.
This post will be working within the ASLT service across Berkshire alongside the SLT Team and other MDT.
This role would suit someone keen to work within SLT and with an interest in working with Adults with acquired disorders and clients that have dysphagia /swallowing problems.
The role is to support the SLT in providing therapy and includes developing resources for communication and dysphagia clients -this will include some AAC materials and equipment.
The role is fulltime hours and you will need to be a car driver so you can visit community sites including home visits to care homes and client homes.
There is flexibility in the days and hours worked over the week and all training will be provided to ensure you feel supported in the role.
As an assistant practitioner you will be developing a new role for training and therapy so must have a keen desire to - to work independently and be responsive to the needs of the service Be highly organised and able to manage your own workload.
Have a keen interest in healthcare and be driven to provide an excellent service for clients, families, and carers.
Main duties of the job To support the SLT team in delivering therapy packages for dysphagia and communication problems To provide support and advice on dysphagia management alongside the SLT team Using RIO patient held records To ensure good communications are maintained across the service; To collect audit information when needed and use this to evaluate education and resources To create the necessary resources to support ASLT About us 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 Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: A strong interest in SLT Commitment to continuous professional development Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills Experience of working independently and reporting back to supervisors Advanced written, verbal and digital communication skills Car driver/owner and able to use car for work 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.
For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
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 NVQ Level 3/ 3 A Levels or equivalent Evidence of good standard of education with 5 GCSES at Grade C or above, including English and Maths Continuous Professional Development Essential Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development Previous Experience Essential Experience of working with adults Desirable Experience working in health or social care setting/NHS Previous experience supporting group work Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills Experience of project work or audits, in health or clinic-facing settings Experience of working with adults with disabilities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Interest in Speech and Language Therapy and an understanding of the role of the SLT Excellent interpersonal skills Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to work well as part of a team, and independently Able to plan effectively Aware of scope of own practice and when to seek support form a supervisor Creative and flexible Good administrative skills Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances Interest in working with adults with neurological disorders Awareness of the role of Speech and Language Therapist who work with adults Awareness of the role of other professionals who with adults with neurological disorders Awareness of potential hazards associated with lone working Desirable Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office packages Knowledge of the trust database: RiO Committed to providing high quality client care Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between sites Ability to travel to client homes for appointments and conduct therapy online Flexible approach to meet needs of service Car driver, with driving licence Suitable work from home set up