- 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, 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 budget (recent examples include the City Lit stammering course, Huntington's Disease course, numerous FND study days, RCSLT conference, voice courses, a range of CENs)
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of leadership course.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
- Completion of recruitment and selection training.
- Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Level 2 FEES practitioner
- Evidence of successful completion of short course for voice disorders ( the accent method, Estill).
- Substantial clinical experience with an adult acquired caseload
- Assessment, treatment, management of complex aphasic patients and patients with progressive neurological conditions
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
- Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit/service evaluation/quality improvement
- Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Training and experience in counselling clients
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Assessment and treatment of patients with voice disorders.
- Good interpersonal skills/team work
- Knowledge of BHC
- Car driver with access to own car
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
- Member of relevant CEN(s).
- 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
- 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.
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
- Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist + Salary - Bromley, United Kingdom - Bromley Healthcare CIC
Description
Job summary
Full time WTE per week Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6
OR
Part time WTE 30hrs per week Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7
£40,701 - £55,492 Inc HCAS per annum + £2,000 salary incentive pro rata
There is a pro rata salary incentive attached to this role: £1,000 after successful completion of the probationary period (6 months) & £1,000 at 12 months in role.
Our Adult SLT Service are a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes and in outpatient clinics.
You will be joining our service at an exciting time as we have recently procured mobile FEES equipment. The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in setting up our service and be trained by our FEES leads, as well as leading on service evaluation/quality improvement projects associated with this service. You will be working in one of the handful of community led FEES services in the UK. As a service, we are hugely supportive of innovation and change and you will be afforded the flexibility to be creative.
As we also run dysfluency and voice caseloads, we would welcome candidates who have experience in these areas or have a desire to develop skills in these specialisms.
Flexible working applications in terms of hours and remote working will be considered
Proposed Interview date week commencing 13th May 2024
Main duties of the job
Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
You will be expected to contribute to audit and service development and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, monthly clinical forums and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
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 counseling 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.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 7 and Band 6 SLT positions.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential