Job summary
The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are looking for full time developing band 5/6 therapists to work in our service. We currently have vacancies at our Wokingham and East Berkshire sites, though occasionally you may need to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality - both East and West Berkshire.

We are looking for either an NQP or a clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team.

As a Developing SLT you will be supported to make the transition from NQP to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the first year of employment which will help you make this transition and consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies. Following this we will support you to develop skills and complete necessary competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team.

It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT's. We offer opportunities to engage in monthly CPD through journal clubs and case study presentations. Clinicians are supported to LSVT training and develop skills in EMST. Following completion of Band 6 competencies, we work closely with our local acute sites to offerVideofluroscopyLevel 1 training.

Main duties of the job
You will apply and develop any pre-existing skills and knowledgeto deliver assessments and therapeutic programmes for a mixed communication and dysphagia caseloads, for adults with neurological and progressive conditions.

Please review the job description and person specification for further details.

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 responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Arabella Harrison on 0118 904 3629 or 07557188036 or emailBella.Harrison@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Member of relevant Special Interest Groups

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio

Desirable

• NQP competencies
• Dysphagia competencies or pre-registration EDS competencies

Previous Experience
Essential

• Experience in evaluating own practice
• Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions
• Awareness of the challenges of community working

Desirable

• Experience of working in community and/or neurology settings
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working independently and within teams
• Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to BHFT values (caring, committed, together)
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, active listening, empathy, negotiation and influencing
• Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to clinical area
• Knowledge of supported communication and AAC systems
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Prioritization skills, in relation to caseload management
• Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sits - must be a car drive 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.

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).

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).