Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke ESD

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Job summary

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team

9 month maternity cover

Would you like to gain more experience in stroke rehabilitation within patients homes and communities?

This is an excellent opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language therapist to work in a truly integrated and supportive MDT.

You will work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Rehabilitation assistants to facilitate high quality rehabilitation and enable patients to work towards their own specific goals. You will work with patients and carers to provide vital advice and support to help people live well after stroke.

Main duties of the job

You will the get the chance to work intensively with patients and their families at a key stage in their stroke recovery, with many opportunities to design and implement individualised aphasia therapy programmes. You will have access to Teletherapy Software and Devices to support rehabilitation programmes and work closely with the wider speech and language therapy team as part of the stroke pathway.

This is a part-time post to cover maternity leave. The post is for 9 months with potential to extend.

For an informal visit/discussion, or if you have any queries about the role contact Kathryn Lloyd, Team Lead for ESD on 01494 425616.

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.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll 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?

Were committed 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.

Date posted

10 December 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-IM3669370

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

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.

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.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
Completion of accredited post-graduate 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
Membership of relevant Special Interest Group

EXPERIENCE

Essential

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience with an adult case load
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

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment and therapy tools relevant to the client group, e.g. impairment and functional approaches to aphasia therapy; assessment and management procedures related to swallowing
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 communication aids
Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
Completion of accredited post-graduate 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
Membership of relevant Special Interest Group

EXPERIENCE

Essential

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience with an adult case load
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

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment and therapy tools relevant to the client group, e.g. impairment and functional approaches to aphasia therapy; assessment and management procedures related to swallowing
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 communication aids
Awareness of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group

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.

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

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

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)