Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team, based in the East of Berkshire (Slough, Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead and Bracknell). We are seeking an inspired and enthusiastic assistant to be a part of our close-working team, who can help to deliver good patient outcomes and be involved in service development. You will be joining a professional, friendly, and experienced team, who can provide a range of opportunities for learning and development. We are an innovative team, with a specialist community neuro service, close links to local hospitals, and service development opportunities including set up of group therapy and use of teletherapy. We provide a full trust induction programme, including provision of laptop, mobile and mandatory training. Our team offers well-established monthly supervision, with opportunities engage in peer supervision, continuing professional development and supporting clinicians to plan and run student placements. You will have access to a local base, agile working, and a team of supportive colleagues with a range of skills and knowledge. In this role you will:

• apply and develop any pre-existing skills and knowledge in the delivery of therapeutic programmes for a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload, of adults with neurological and progressive conditions.
• provide therapeutic communication and dysphagia programmes (including Expiratory Muscle Strength Training) in both one-to-one and group settings, under the guidance of a qualified speech and language therapist.
• develop your knowledge of a range of neurological and non-neurological conditions by engaging in regular shadowing of qualified therapists to develop your knowledge and skills, completing telephone reviews on behalf of the Speech and Language Therapist, and developing skills in discharging and referring.
There may be opportunities to support clients with progressive conditions to complete voice-banking and facilitate the provision and set-up of augmentative and alternative communication devices.

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet the needs of adults with communication difficulties. 2. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. 3. Good organisational and IT skills, including accurate record keeping and the ability to use digital systems to support clinical work.

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. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• 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
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