Job summary
Are you looking to increase your experience and move onto a new challenge - then we have some exciting opportunities within Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust for Speech and Language Therapists interested in working in Adult Community
The post is based in Tilehurst Clinic Reading although you will be expected to work Berkshire wide as part of our new service delivery and flexible ways of working.
The Community team have a varied caseload of adults with a wide range of disorders and difficulties such as stroke, Motor Neurone Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Primarily our caseload consists of clients with dysphagia and therefore experience, relevant training and passion to work in this area is required.
We also provide support for adults with communication needs. We work closely with other professionals in the community as well as the patients and their families to provide the best support for them in their homes and within our clinics based in Newbury, Reading, Slough and Maidenhead
We offer LSVT as part of our service and training will be provided
We have a range of experience and specialisms, and we are keen to provide clinical support, and formal and informal training. We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development; you will be regularly supervised by a senior therapist. And have group peer supervision.
Interview to be held 6th July 2023
Main duties of the job
o You will be responsible for the case management (assessment and management) of individuals with dysphagia in the community setting.
o Assessment and treatment of progressive and acquired disorders.
o Opportunity for some work with individuals with communication needs.
o As a band 6 you will offer supervision and support to band 5 therapists alongside the current band 7s with whom you will share responsibility of clinical development.
o Support will be provided for a Band 5 with experience moving into this band 6 role.
o Flexible working using a range of mediums.
o Attendance at regular team meetings and clinical/peer supervision.
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.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
o Caring for and about you is our top priority
o Committed to providing good quality, safe services
o Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Licence to Practice
- Registered with HCPC
- Dysphagia post graduate training
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
- NQT Competencies
- Dysphagia competencies
Previous Experience
Desirable
- At least 2 years post graduate experience
- Relevant specialist experience post qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Licence to Practice
- Registered with HCPC
- Dysphagia post graduate training
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
- NQT Competencies
- Dysphagia competencies
Previous Experience
Desirable
- At least 2 years post graduate experience
- Relevant specialist experience post qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - must be a car driver with access to own vehicle.
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
