BANK Band 6 Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language TherapistNHS

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.

Job description

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

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.