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 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. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualification
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. Address
Midshires Business Park Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close Salary
£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata 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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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 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. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualification
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. Address
Midshires Business Park Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close Salary
£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
