About this role
Job summary
The Buckinghamshire Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic therapist to continue their career in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are looking to recruit a band 6 speech and language therapist to work in our Team. This is a community post, ability to drive and access to a car is essential. The post is based at Wycombe hospital with appointments offered remotely and in patients homes and communities according to need.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated speech and language therapist who is eager to learn as well as bring a fresh perspective to the service. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to work independently but to seek professional support and supervision from senior colleagues where necessary.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload and work autonomously, with regular support/supervision from the speech and language therapy team. To identify, assess and make a differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment. To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision and to work towards developing competencies in agreed areas of patient management. To take part in the supervision of students. To take part in supervision of the work of rehabilitation assistants and volunteers when required. To take part in the development and delivery of training to others
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council Licence To Practice Completion of accredited postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent, demonstrating completion of competencies
Desirable
Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of relevant post graduate short courses Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
EXPERIENCE Essential
A minimum of 2 years clinical experience with an adult caseload Evidence of developing specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and continuing professional development.
Desirable
Experience of the application of quality measures pertaining to SLT Experience working with clients who are AAC users
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment and therapy tools relevant to the client group Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and quality measures Knowledge of the roles of other professionals involved in the relevant areas of patient care
Desirable
Excellent auditory and perceptual skills Knowledge of technology relevant to SLT pathways Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Ability to travel to patients homes and community sites throughout Buckinghamshire
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address High wycombe Hospital
Queen alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)