Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Community)

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Community)

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7

We are inviting you to apply to this newly developed post in our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. We are a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes, our rehab beds and in outpatient clinics.

This post would suit a dynamic and reflective therapist who is committed to providing excellent clinical care and who is a positive team player. As a service, we are hugely supportive of innovation and change and you will be afforded the flexibility to be creative. Our recent developments include a new community led FEES service and the setting up of a dedicated PD service which incorporates FEES and EMST in partnership with PDUK. As we also run dysfluency and voice caseloads which we are looking to enhance and expand, we would welcome candidates who have experience in these areas or have a desire to develop skills in these specialisms and apply their leadership skills to market, grow and optimise these provisions. In short, this post is an excellent opportunity to build your CV.

Flexible working and part-time applications will be considered and as an organisation we pride ourselves in the level of flexibility afforded to our staff in line with our health and wellbeing value.

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. Experience of FEES and/or managing a voice caseload is desirable.

You will be expected to contribute to line management, 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

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.

Fully centralised and dedicated admin services enabling the team to prioritise clinical work.

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, an excellent lease car scheme and breakfasts and refreshments provided at bases. We are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits and we have removed the 3,500 mileage reimbursement ceiling.

Bromley Healthcare 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 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description or further information on the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
• Evidence of leadership course.
• Member of relevant CEN(s).
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Completion of recruitment and selection training.
• Completion of clinical supervision training.
• Evidence of successful completion of short course for voice disorders (e.g. the accent method, Estill).

Specific Skills

• Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of complex dysphagia and communication patients.
• To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community.
• Developed negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager.
• Specialist knowledge of a range of approaches to therapy.
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Full UK drivers' license with access to a car for work purposes.

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience working with an adult acquired caseload in any setting.
• 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 quality improvement and/or clinical audit.
• Significant experience of community working.
• 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.
• Experience of participating in FEES assessments.

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.

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata.