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We are looking to recruit a band 5 speech and language therapist to work across our community long-term conditions team and the community neuro rehabilitation service.  This post would be suitable for a newly qualified clinician or someone with previous band 5 experience looking to work with an adult caseload.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated speech and language therapist who is eager to learn as well as bring a fresh perspective to the service. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to work independently but to seek professional support and supervision from senior colleagues where necessary. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will be a member of a team of therapists working across primary and secondary care in Buckinghamshire.  They will work alongside senior therapists and have access to support.  The post holder will work within the community adult speech and language therapy team and as part of the community neuro rehab MDT.  They will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties, offering care in people’s homes, care homes and outpatient locations across the county.  The post holder will be required to travel throughout Buckinghamshire. They will be accountable for their own actions, recognising professional boundaries and competencies.

·       To manage a defined caseload and work with an agreed degree of autonomy and independence, with regular support/supervision from the speech and language therapy team.

·       To identify, assess and make a differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment.

·       To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision and to work towards developing competencies in agreed areas of patient management.

·       To take part in the supervision of students with support.

·       To take part in supervision of the work of SLT assistants and volunteers when required.

·       To take part in the development and delivery of training to others.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. 
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.