Band 5-6 Development Speech & Language Therapist (Buckinghamshire)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Due to the internal movement of staff members, there is an exciting opportunity for a committed Speech and Language Therapist to join the Specialist Learning Disability Service in Buckinghamshire. The service is based across Buckinghamshire, with a base in Aylesbury, a base in High Wycombe and opportunities to work flexibly from home. The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team and will join the well-established Speech and Language Therapy service. This is a development post ideally suited to a Newly Qualified SLT interested in Learning Disabilities. We welcome applications from SLT graduates and those due to qualify in the near future. Newly qualified SLTs will be supported at Band 5 level and following completion of a competency framework, they will be transferred to a Band 6 role without the need for additional recruitment. We also welcome applications from more experienced therapists and those already working at Band 6 level.
Main duties of the job You will support Adults with Learning Disabilities who have communication needs and those who have dysphagia needs as your skills develop, in line with the band 5-6 competency framework developed by the Trust. You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from the members of the Speech and Language Therapy team, peer supervision and will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development. You will have the opportunity to work creatively and support with service development. The team is an integrated MDT and joint working is typical of the team's working style and ethos.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
State registration with HCPC
Evidence of continued professional development
Postgraduate training in Learning Disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities
Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake
Experience
Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills
Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
Experience of delivering care to service users with complex needs
Experience of supervising junior staff and students
Experience of working within Learning Disabilities
Physical Skills
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
Analytical Skills
Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT and Learning Disabilities
Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages
Ability to use problem solving techniques
Ability to analyze professional and ethical issues
Knowledge of risk assessment and management
Applied knowledge of mental health legislation
Diversity
Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes
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.
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number 367-LD&F-8980
Job locations Midshires Business Park, Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close
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Main duties of the job You will support Adults with Learning Disabilities who have communication needs and those who have dysphagia needs as your skills develop, in line with the band 5-6 competency framework developed by the Trust. You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from the members of the Speech and Language Therapy team, peer supervision and will be actively encouraged to participate in continuing professional development. You will have the opportunity to work creatively and support with service development. The team is an integrated MDT and joint working is typical of the team's working style and ethos.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
State registration with HCPC
Evidence of continued professional development
Postgraduate training in Learning Disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities
Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake
Experience
Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills
Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
Experience of delivering care to service users with complex needs
Experience of supervising junior staff and students
Experience of working within Learning Disabilities
Physical Skills
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
Analytical Skills
Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT and Learning Disabilities
Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages
Ability to use problem solving techniques
Ability to analyze professional and ethical issues
Knowledge of risk assessment and management
Applied knowledge of mental health legislation
Diversity
Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes
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.
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number 367-LD&F-8980
Job locations Midshires Business Park, Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close
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