BANK Band 6 Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

BANK Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata

Bank - adhoc hours - 3 months duration

An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding community adult speech and language therapy service. This role would suit and new or experienced band 6 with an interest acquired neurological disorders and service development.

Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia and independent dysphagia management is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential.Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities for the Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist are to:

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat adults with complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Manage and prioritise a complex community caseload, including triaging new referrals.
• Develop care plans, maintain accurate records and communicate recommendations to patients, carers and professionals.
• Use evidence-based interventions, outcome measures and AAC where appropriate.
• Work closely with the MDT and refer to other services when required.
• Support FEES provision and provide specialist advice or second opinions.
• Supervise students and junior staff, including line management and appraisal responsibilities.
• Contribute to training, clinical supervision, audits, service development and clinical governance.
• Maintain professional competence, safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with organisational policies.

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. As an example we have removed the 3,500 mileage reimbursement ceiling.

Bromley Healthcare's values place 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 responsibilities

***Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 6 SLT positions.***

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
• Evidence of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Completion of clinical supervision training.
• Previous FEES experience
• LSVT training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
• Assessment, treatment, management of complex 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

Desirable

• Development and delivery education and training packages.
• Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
• Experience working in a community based or outpatient setting
• Experience working with a specialist caseload (such as voice or stammering)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills/team work
• Knowledge of BHC
• Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
• oGood team worker, showing initiative and interest in taking on responsibility

Professional Registration

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.

Desirable

• Member of relevant CEN(s).
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.

Skills

Essential

• 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
• 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.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
• Current UK driver's license/Car driver with access to own car for work purposes