Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work with Older Adults presenting with communication difficulties and dysphagia within the Slough and Bracknell OPMH Community Services. The teams support patients with both dementia and functional mental health difficulties.

You will need to provide specialist clinical advice and support regarding communication, differential diagnosis assessment & dysphagia, as well as develop related treatment plans for our patients. SLT intervention will be in conjunction with other Care pathways and treatment provided.

We are friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, and you will have the opportunity to work across two very diverse localities. Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust offers Mobile working and you will have access to agile working opportunities. You will be actively encouraged to develop in your role within the team, and have regular access to supervision, training and peer support in your role.

• Providing assessment, advice and support to patients with communication difficulties that are currently open to the service (one to one and in groups). Developing, monitoring and reviewing related treatment plans.
• Working closely with and supporting colleagues within the MDT, providing specialist advice and support around communication and/or swallowing issue

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.

• 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

• Qualified and registered to practice
• Enjoy working with Older adults
• Relevant experience working in similar field/community
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Must be able to drive and own car

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 don't hesitate to contact: Rashieda Ebrahim on 0300 247 3001 or rashieda.ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk or who'll 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.

• Qualified and registered to practice
• Enjoy working with Older adults
• Relevant experience working in similar field/community
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Must be able to drive and own car

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 don't hesitate to contact: Rashieda Ebrahim on 0300 247 3001 or rashieda.ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk or who'll 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.

Education, qualifications or training

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Licence to Practice
• Registration with Health Care Professionals Council.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
• MSc or at least 3 years experience in co-working with expert practitioners and undertaking specialist formal training.

Previous Experience

• At least 5 years post-graduate experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures both NHS, Government and local Authority relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and other relevant legal frameworks including Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act

Additional Requirements

• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel to multiple sites

Education, qualifications or training

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Licence to Practice
• Registration with Health Care Professionals Council.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of successful post-graduate study through CPD portfolio
• MSc or at least 3 years experience in co-working with expert practitioners and undertaking specialist formal training.

Previous Experience

• At least 5 years post-graduate experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures both NHS, Government and local Authority relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and other relevant legal frameworks including Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act

Additional Requirements

• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel to multiple sites

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.

UK Registration

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

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

OPMH Services , Upton Hospital, Albert St, Slough SL1 2BJ

Albert St

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

OPMH Services , Upton Hospital, Albert St, Slough SL1 2BJ

Albert St

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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