NHS
Bank Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Community)
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Job Description
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- We pride ourselves in providing our patients with high standards of care and regularly receive positive patient feedback.
- Our clinicians have the opportunity to develop skills in a range of specialist areas including voice, stammering, FEES, neurorehab as well as group, clinic and domiciliary caseloads.
- Access to FEES assessment and training in addition to videofluorscopy via our acute partners
- Enhanced training budgets
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
- Completed RCSLT Newly qualified SLT competencies
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
- To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia.
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
- Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the specialist patient group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the patient group
- Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- Experience working clinically as an SLT with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Evidence of independent caseload management.
- Evidence of independent management of a dysphagia caseload (with relevant competencies signed off as appropriate)
- Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to patient groups.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision
- Experience of participating in audit and service improvement projects
- Experience of managing a voice or dysfluency caseload.
- Experience of FEES
- Experience of supporting students/assistants
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
- Completed RCSLT Newly qualified SLT competencies
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
- To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia.
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
- Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the specialist patient group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the patient group
- Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- Experience working clinically as an SLT with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Evidence of independent caseload management.
- Evidence of independent management of a dysphagia caseload (with relevant competencies signed off as appropriate)
- Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to patient groups.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision
- Experience of participating in audit and service improvement projects
- Experience of managing a voice or dysfluency caseload.
- Experience of FEES
- Experience of supporting students/assistants
Job summary
BANK Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 or 7
Band 6 - £40,701 - £55,492 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Band 7 - £49,178 - £55,492 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
We're currently recruiting to bank roles for our Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This post is up to 1.0WTE however we would welcome applications from staff who are able to work remotely or part time. The minimum level of commitment expected would be 7.5 hours.
Our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service thrives on a culture of support and camaraderie. Operating throughout the Borough of Bromley, we provide our services to patients in their homes, care facilities, outpatient clinics and remotely.
You will be joining our service at an exciting time as we have recently procured mobile FEES equipment. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in this service including referring into and assisting with assessments, with support from leads to sign off competencies.
We would encourage any prospective candidates to speak to our service lead to discuss their requirements and to have a discussion with our current bank team to hear about their positive experiences.
Main duties of the job
This aim of this role is to provide an excellent service to community patients with acquired swallowing, communication, voice and/or dysfluency disorders, in a number of face-to-face settings or remotely.
Due to a huge amount of investment in technology, Bromley Healthcare is able to offer staff flexibility in their working to a level rarely seen elsewhere.
Bromley Healthcare Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits and we have recently increased the mileage rate from 56p to 61p and have removed the 3,500 mileage reimbursement ceiling.
Bromley Healthcare has recently redefined its values with a strong focus on the health and well-being of both colleagues and patients. We have our own staff physio and access to an in-house counselling service, to name just a few of the initiatives set out to support our well-being. Our 'belonging' value focuses on building a community where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and colleagues feel psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our aim is for everyone to be listened to and have an equal opportunity to flourish. In line with our 'continuous learning' value, we are proud to embrace learning, quality improvement, and innovation in aspiring to be the best we can be.
Date posted
22 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,701 to £55,492 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
848-BHC-128-24
Job locations
Beckenham Beacon/Orpington
London Borough of Bromley
BR6 0JA
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The job description and main responsibilities will be dependent on level of experience and banding. Salary is also dependent on level of experience and if relevant current NHS banding. Please review the attached job descriptions and person specifications for band 6 and band 7 therapists for further details.
Job responsibilities
The job description and main responsibilities will be dependent on level of experience and banding. Salary is also dependent on level of experience and if relevant current NHS banding. Please review the attached job descriptions and person specifications for band 6 and band 7 therapists for further details.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Specific Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Specific Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
Beckenham Beacon/Orpington
London Borough of Bromley
BR6 0JA
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
Beckenham Beacon/Orpington
London Borough of Bromley
BR6 0JA
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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