Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Erleigh House University of Reading Earley Gate Reading RG6 6BZ
Grade/Band : 7
Ward: LD Management
Pay Rates: £25.60 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hrs - will consider shorter working week / compressed hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Why might this job interest you?
Are you passionate about transforming lives through the power of communication? Join the dynamic team at Berkshire Healthcare Trust as a Speech and Language Therapist and make a lasting impact on individuals of all ages, helping them find their voice and thrive in their everyday lives.
What you will add:
- You will be a source of expertise for the defined area of specialism and be able to support and develop colleagues working in the field and be a point of reference for colleagues and managers where advice may be requested/needed.
- You will be skilled in the use of advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment programmes with individual clients who have complex needs (physical health, mental health and/or behaviour that challenges). You will be expected to work alongside other allied health professionals and external organisations within a focused multi-disciplinary team framework.
- You will contribute to the development of service provision within their area of specialism alongside the Learning Disability Service operational team leads and professional leads. This includes ensuring best practice across the area of speciality and the service within Children, Families and All Age (CFAA) Division.
What you'll need:
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC & licenced to practice
- Registered member of the RCSLT
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification (or willingness to undertake)
- Evidence of successful, relevant post graduate study through CPD portfolio
- Dysphagia competency
- Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification in learning disability
- At least 3 years post graduate study through CPD portfolio
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.