Job summary A fixed term Speech and Language Therapy band 6 role has become available within the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team and Earlier Supported discharge Team for Stroke.
The role is for 37 hours per week.
You will be working alongside our band 6 Speech and Language Therapist and other professionals within the team.
The role is based within the Reading locality based at Cremyll Road.
However, there is opportunity and expectation to support the wider team as required which involves travelling to other sites and areas across Berkshire.
We are an established and supportive team of band 6 and 7 Speech and Language Therapists.
We would consider an existing band 5 looking to develop their skills.
You will be supported to develop your clinical skills within the well-established multi-disciplinary team.
We have good links with the wider Speech and Language services in Berkshire.
Main duties of the job The role will provide specialist speech and language therapy to adults with communication difficulties and dysphagia as part of the Community Neurorehabilitation and Earlier Supported Discharge team for Stroke.
The post will be offered to individuals who are motivated, innovative and have experience in neurological rehabilitation and are dysphagia trained, to join a dynamic, client centred service that provide excellence in the rehabilitation and management of patients.
We are a forward-thinking team that are adaptable and embrace change.
All clinical team members of the team have been set up to be mobile workers.
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: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist Keen to work as part of a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills A car driver For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
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Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Registration Dysphagia competency Desirable Registered Member of RCSLT Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio Previous Experience Essential Relevant specialist experience post qualification Experience in changing own practice in response to evidence Desirable Relevant experience in multi-agency and multi disciplinary working Experience in developing and delivering training packages to other disciplines, carers and service users Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening, empathy, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal In depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits Excellent analytical and reflection skills The ability to be a good team member Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist area Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Knowledge of national policies and procedures both NHS, Government and local Authority Knowledge of relevant procedures relevant legal frameworks.
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit including RCSLT clinical guidelines Knowledge of standards of record keeping Knowledge of standards of record keeping To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist To have skills in motivating patients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.
To manage and prioritise a defined clinical caseload Desirable Understanding of the roles of other professionals Additional Requirements Essential Occupational Health Clearance DBS clearance Able to travel efficiently between multiple sites