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 also. 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 and 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 applications from SLTs 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. We would consider applications for candidates who have a specialist interest in communication and wishing to work within communication services only, and applications from those who would like to develop both their communication and dysphagia skills. Service Users range from having a borderline Learning Disability, to having profound and multiple Learning Disabilities, in addition to comorbidities (such as Epilepsy, Dementia and acquired neurological conditions). 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.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust (HPFT) is committed to providing excellent health and social care with the vision to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country. The Trust has an outstanding track record of service delivery and quality. It provides services to over one million residents and is rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Key goals for the Trust include
being the provider of choice delivering high quality integrated health services in collaboration with local people, to improve overall health and well-being. To deliver this the Trust is committed to employing the best workforce, recruiting individuals with the ability to provide care at the cutting edge of innovative practice. We have excellent development and training programmes which rank us in the top 20% of Trusts in the UK and a strongly embedded learning culture to support and facilitate staff to develop their potential and progress in their careers.
Buckinghamshire is located just north of London, with direct train routes into the city centre from many of the county's historic and picturesque towns. The fast train into Central London takes as little as an hour. There are also excellent connections to the rest of the UK and the M25, M40 and M1 are all within easy reach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy State registration with HCPC Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Postgraduate training in Learning Disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
Desirable
Experience of delivering care to service users with complex needs Experience of supervising junior staff and students Post qualification SLT experience Experience of working within Learning Disabilities
Physical Skills
Essential
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
Essential
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
Desirable
Applied knowledge of mental health legislation
Diversity
Essential
Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
Communication skills
Essential
Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Midshires Business Park
Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close
Aylesbury
HP19 8HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
367-LD&F-8980 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. We would consider applications for candidates who have a specialist interest in communication and wishing to work within communication services only, and applications from those who would like to develop both their communication and dysphagia skills. Service Users range from having a borderline Learning Disability, to having profound and multiple Learning Disabilities, in addition to comorbidities (such as Epilepsy, Dementia and acquired neurological conditions). 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.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust (HPFT) is committed to providing excellent health and social care with the vision to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country. The Trust has an outstanding track record of service delivery and quality. It provides services to over one million residents and is rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Key goals for the Trust include
being the provider of choice delivering high quality integrated health services in collaboration with local people, to improve overall health and well-being. To deliver this the Trust is committed to employing the best workforce, recruiting individuals with the ability to provide care at the cutting edge of innovative practice. We have excellent development and training programmes which rank us in the top 20% of Trusts in the UK and a strongly embedded learning culture to support and facilitate staff to develop their potential and progress in their careers.
Buckinghamshire is located just north of London, with direct train routes into the city centre from many of the county's historic and picturesque towns. The fast train into Central London takes as little as an hour. There are also excellent connections to the rest of the UK and the M25, M40 and M1 are all within easy reach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy State registration with HCPC Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Postgraduate training in Learning Disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
Desirable
Experience of delivering care to service users with complex needs Experience of supervising junior staff and students Post qualification SLT experience Experience of working within Learning Disabilities
Physical Skills
Essential
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
Essential
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
Desirable
Applied knowledge of mental health legislation
Diversity
Essential
Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
Communication skills
Essential
Clear communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Midshires Business Park
Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close
Aylesbury
HP19 8HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
367-LD&F-8980 #J-18808-Ljbffr
