BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist

BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist NHS AfC: Band 6/7

Main area Speech & Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6/7 Contract Bank Hours

• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

Job ref 848-BHC-042-25

Site Beckenham Beacon/Orpington/Remote Town London Borough of Bromley Salary £42,939 - £58,544 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. We boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

BANK Adult Community/Remote Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6 or 7

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube or visit our website.

Our Adult Speech and Language Therapy 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, remotely and in outpatient clinics.

You will be joining our service at an exciting time as we have recently launched our FEES service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in this service including referring into and assisting with assessments, with support from leads to sign off competencies.

Bank working brings many of the advantages of being a permanent staff member but with the added flexibility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide SLT input into our varied caseloads based on their skills, experience and interests.

You will need to have relevant experience in independently managing adults in at least one of the following caseloads:

• Swallowing impairments
• Triage

You will receive regular clinical supervision, and support through team meetings and clinical forums as appropriate. Evidence of appropriate qualifications and membership is essential. A car driver with access to a car is desirable but as a digitally competent and flexible organisation we are able to offer remote working opportunities.

Person specification Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
• Evidence of CPD and other relevant courses and qualifications.

Experience

• Experience working clinically as an SLT. Evidence of independent caseload management.
• Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions.
• Experience of working with other professionals relevant to patient groups.
• Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
• Experience of participating in audit and service improvement projects.
• Experience of managing a voice caseload.

Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Full UK driver's license / Car driver with access to a car for work purposes.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare.