• Job Description

  Req#: C9371-25-0488?language=en&page=959&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The BHFT Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a full-time developing band 5/6s 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 need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality -both East and West Berkshire.

  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 overthe 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 fully supported by experienced SLT's. 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 -eg PD Stroke
  • To provide advice to clients/carers regarding the management and care of communication and swallowing difficulties.
  • Using online record systems (RiO) to document notes and reportsGroup and 1-1 working with clients
  • Actively participate in team meetings, CPD and peer supervision Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites
  • Liaise with the team for support on a day-to-day basis
  • Provide a service in all community settings including Out-patients clinics, home visits, nursing homes and telehealth

  About us

  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
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • 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

  Details

  Date posted

  06 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,469 to £47,084 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  371-CHS882-D

  Job locations

  Upton Hospital

  Albert Street

  Slough

  SL1 2BJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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 conditionsAbility to travel to multiple sits must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

  For further information about the role, please see 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.

  Were 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

  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

  Job description

  Job 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 conditionsAbility to travel to multiple sits must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

  For further information about the role, please see 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.

  Were 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Bella Harrison on 07557188036 or email: Bella.harrison@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

  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

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio

  Desirable

  • NQP competencies
  • Dysphagia competencies or pre-registration EDS competencies

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sits - must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Evidence of independent or post-graduate study through CPD portfolio

  Desirable

  • NQP competencies
  • Dysphagia competencies or pre-registration EDS competencies

  Previous Experience

  Essential

  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sits - must be a car drive with access to own vehicle

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Upton Hospital

  Albert Street

  Slough

  SL1 2BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Upton Hospital

  Albert Street

  Slough

  SL1 2BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• 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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