Job Description:

Job information Speech and Language Therapist from the Company NHS Professionals, this latest Speech and Language Therapist job vacancy is located in the city Reading RG located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Speech field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Erlegh House, Reading RG6 6BZ

Ward: CTPLD Reading

Pay Rates: £24.14 p/h

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Why might this job interest you?

The Adult Learning Disability Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team forms part of our BHFT Learning Disability Service working alongside other allied health professionals to provide a high-quality service to those adults with learning disabilities living within Berkshire. The Learning Disability service is a community-based service working within the CTPLD's / Health Teams in the provision of specialist health services across all six localities within Berkshire.

In this role you will be required to:

Assess, develop and implement Specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions regarding both communication and dysphagia needs.

Provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.

Undertake clinical sessions, and manage a caseload as required, offering direct assessment, advice, triage, intervention and training and support.

Provide advice / training to staff, parents/carers regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties and dysphagia.

Investigate, interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis, evaluation and prognosis as part of the comprehensive assessment of patients, particularly those with a highly complex presentation, and to recommend the best course of intervention.

What you'll need:

· Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

· Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required.

· UK work experience, NHS experience would be preferable but not essential.

· Experience working with people who have learning disabilities.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryContract length: 3 months

Pay: £24.14 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 80308

Keywords : Reading jobs

Closed Date : 2025-04-12