Band 6 Neurological Speech and Language therapist

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Hatfield is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide services to adults in various settings. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy, have a valid Health Professions Council license, and possess dysphagia training. Responsibilities include managing an independent caseload and participating in a 6-day work rota. This role requires a full UK driving license and offers an opportunity to support diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
• Health Professions Council licence to practise.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Dysphagia-trained.
• Evidence of completion of relevant specialist post graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Speech and Language Therapy service to adults.
• Work independently and be accountable for professional actions.
• Manage an independent caseload in inpatient and community settings.
• Participate in a 6 day working rota with time off in lieu.

Skills

Speech and Language Assessment

Dysphagia management

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Health Professions Council licence

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Overview

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact Apply 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 you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Apply website for detail. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). 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.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
• Health Professions Council licence to practise.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Dysphagia-trained.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate 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

Desirable criteria

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

Responsibilities

• 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).