An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Speech & Language Therapist within Bedfordshire Community Health services.
The post will predominantly cover home visits and outpatients within Bedfordshire.
A band 5 to 6 development post will be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
Domiciliary visits across north, mid, and south Bedfordshire to patients in their own homes and nursing and care homes. Outpatient clinics. Participate in the videofluoroscopy clinic based at Bedford Hospital alongside senior clinicians. Training will be provided if required. Training sessions on communication and dysphagia to other professionals. Attend MDTs.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Person Specification
Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential
Has right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree Dysphagia qualified
Desirable
Videofluoroscopy competencies Member of RCSLT
Car driver
Essential
Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire independently (public transport is not suitable)
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems Experience of working within an MDT Knowledge and experience of a range of low tech AAC
Desirable
Supervising junior staff/students Devised and delivered training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Able to work independently and prioritise own workload Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post will predominantly cover home visits and outpatients within Bedfordshire.
A band 5 to 6 development post will be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
Domiciliary visits across north, mid, and south Bedfordshire to patients in their own homes and nursing and care homes. Outpatient clinics. Participate in the videofluoroscopy clinic based at Bedford Hospital alongside senior clinicians. Training will be provided if required. Training sessions on communication and dysphagia to other professionals. Attend MDTs.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Person Specification
Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential
Has right to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
Speech and Language Therapy Degree Dysphagia qualified
Desirable
Videofluoroscopy competencies Member of RCSLT
Car driver
Essential
Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire independently (public transport is not suitable)
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems Experience of working within an MDT Knowledge and experience of a range of low tech AAC
Desirable
Supervising junior staff/students Devised and delivered training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Able to work independently and prioritise own workload Established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
