Speech & Language Therapist - Developmental Band 5-6

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6s to work in our service. We are based across East and West Berkshire, your base will be determined by service need and can be flexible, though occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality –
both East and West Berkshire.
We are looking for someone who is either an NQP or a qualified Band 5 or Band 6 clinician with experience, motivation and a desire to be part of a growing and enthusiastic team. 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. Following this we will support you to ensure you develop skills and complete necessary NQP and Band 6 competencies to move into a band 6 role within the team.
It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT’s. You will be closely supported to sign off your NQP and dysphagia competencies, and eventually move on to completing Band 6 competencies. We encourage our team to engage in regular CPD,
and LVST training is offered in the first year
Working with clients with acquired disorders -eg PD Stroke
To provide advice to clients/carers regarding the management and care of communication and swallowing difficulties.
Using online record systems (RiO) to document notes and reports
Group and 1-1 working 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 including Out-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.

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions Ability to travel to multiple sits – must be a car drive with access to own vehicle
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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be 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 please submit your application as soon as possibl