Speech & Language Therapist - Developmental Band 5-6
Band 5
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Adults Community Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 371-CHS882-B Site: Upton Hospital Town: Slough Salary: £31,469 - £47,084 per annum (inc. of HCAS) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59 The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team has an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6 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 we may need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality. 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 is fully supported by experienced SLTs. 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. Main duties of the job
Working with clients with acquired disorders (e.g., PD, Stroke) Providing 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 participating in team meetings, CPD, and peer supervision Working flexibly in response to service needs across multiple sites Liaising with the team for support on a day-to-day basis Providing a service in all community settings including out-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes, and telehealth Working for our organisation
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 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The must-haves to be considered for this role: 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 sites – must be a car driver with access to own vehicle For further information about the role, please see the 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. Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Member of relevant Special Interest Groups Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio Previous Experience
Experience in evaluating own practice Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions Awareness of the challenges of community working Experience of working independently and within teams Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of working in community and/or neurology settings Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to demonstrate commitment to BHFT values (caring, committed, together) Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, active listening, empathy, negotiation, and influencing Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to clinical area Knowledge of supported communication and AAC systems Excellent time-management and organisational skills Prioritization skills, in relation to caseload management Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to multiple sites – must be a car driver with access to own vehicle These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare: Caring
for and about you is our top priority Committed
to providing good quality, safe services Working Together
with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role. At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. Please note we may close positions before the advertised date. Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in the withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement. No agencies, please. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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Band 5
Main area: Speech & Language Therapy Adults Community Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 371-CHS882-B Site: Upton Hospital Town: Slough Salary: £31,469 - £47,084 per annum (inc. of HCAS) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59 The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team has an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6 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 we may need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality. 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 is fully supported by experienced SLTs. 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. Main duties of the job
Working with clients with acquired disorders (e.g., PD, Stroke) Providing 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 participating in team meetings, CPD, and peer supervision Working flexibly in response to service needs across multiple sites Liaising with the team for support on a day-to-day basis Providing a service in all community settings including out-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes, and telehealth Working for our organisation
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 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The must-haves to be considered for this role: 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 sites – must be a car driver with access to own vehicle For further information about the role, please see the 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. Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Member of relevant Special Interest Groups Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio Previous Experience
Experience in evaluating own practice Previous experience working with/interest in and commitment to working with adults with acquired neurological conditions Awareness of the challenges of community working Experience of working independently and within teams Experience with telehealth as a delivery of assessment/therapy Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of working in community and/or neurology settings Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to demonstrate commitment to BHFT values (caring, committed, together) Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, active listening, empathy, negotiation, and influencing Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to clinical area Knowledge of supported communication and AAC systems Excellent time-management and organisational skills Prioritization skills, in relation to caseload management Knowledge of national policies and legal frameworks Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to multiple sites – must be a car driver with access to own vehicle These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare: Caring
for and about you is our top priority Committed
to providing good quality, safe services Working Together
with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role. At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. Please note we may close positions before the advertised date. Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in the withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement. No agencies, please. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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