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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,205 - £47,084 per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wokingham, RG41 2RE |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7193112/371-CHS1013 |
Summary
TheBHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapyteamhave an exciting opportunity for apart-time Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist! We are looking for a driven,passionateand dynamic therapist who has a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team.
We are based across East and WestBerkshire;however,your baseand caseloadwillbe mainly inthe Wokingham area. Occasionallyyou may needto work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality – both East and West Berkshire. All work-related travel costs can be expensed.
It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT’s.There are opportunities to develop your skills in the supervision of students and junior clinicians and be involved in audits and projects.
There is an opportunity totake up aspecialismin the management of clients with Parkinson’s Diseaseand PD+ conditionsshould this interest you. There are a range of audits, projects and close working with MDTshappening within this specialism.
• Working with clients with acquired neurologicaldisorders -eg PD,Stroke, MND, Dementia
• To provide advice toclients/carers regarding the management and care of communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Usingonline record systems (RiO) to document notes and reports
• Groupand 1-1working with clients
• Actively participate in team meetings, CPD and peer supervision
• Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites
• Liaise with the team for support on a day-to-day basis
• Provide a service in all community settings includingout-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes and telehealth
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
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our 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.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025
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