Band 6 Neurological Speech and Language therapist

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Digswell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 6 Neurological Speech and Language Therapist to provide a therapy service in outpatient, community, and inpatient settings. The role requires working independently, managing a caseload, and participating in a 6-day working rota. Essential criteria include a recognized degree, a Health Professions Council license, and relevant experience. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience as Band 5 NHS or equivalent.
• Dysphagia-trained preferred.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist postgraduate short courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Speech and Language Therapy service in various settings.
• Work independently and be accountable for actions.
• Manage an independent caseload across units.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Health Professions Council licence

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Driving licence

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Neurological Speech and Language Therapist

To provide a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults in outpatient, community and inpatient settings who have: acquired communication disorders, and/or speech and/or language disorders, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing disorders. To work independently to a specialist level of expertise and be accountable for own professional actions. To work across the inpatient neuro rehabilitation unit and the community stroke team, carrying an independent caseload within each setting. To be part of 6 day working rota on the ESD team, with time off in lieu (TOIL).

Responsibilities

• Provide a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults in outpatient, community and inpatient settings with identified communication, speech, language or swallowing disorders.
• Work independently to a specialist level of expertise and be accountable for own professional actions.
• Work across the inpatient neuro rehabilitation unit and the community stroke team, carrying an independent caseload within each setting.
• Be part of a 6 day working rota on the ESD team, with time off in lieu (TOIL).

Person specification

Essential and desirable

Essential criteria

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
• Health Professions Council licence to practise.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist postgraduate short courses relevant to the adult caseload.
• A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies.
• 2-5 years' experience as Band 5 NHS or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• Dysphagia-trained.
• Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies.
• 2-5 years' experience as Band 5 NHS or equivalent.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail, so it is advisable to check the email address provided on your application regularly.

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold.

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In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.