Speech and Language Therapist

ILDS International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking qualified Speech & Language Therapists to join the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You will work with both children and adults, delivering assessments and therapy in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. This role offers an attractive benefits package, including a competitive salary, ample holiday, and continuing professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and have at least 12 months of relevant experience.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Paid sick leave

35 days annual leave

FREE flight, visa, and sponsorship

Annual personal development review

Dedicated pastoral support

Support with dependents

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy required.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapy to children and adults with speech and language disorders.
• Manage own caseload across various settings.
• Advise and support SLTAs and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnosis

Intervention

Communication Needs

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

We have fantastic opportunities for Speech & Language Therapists to work for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in the UK. The Trust has opportunities in Children and Young People's Therapy and Adult Speech & Language Therapy.

About the location:

Hertfordshire is a beautiful county in the UK and is ranked first place out of 138 UK regions by the uSwitch Best Places to Raise a Family in the UK Better Family Life Index 2016. It is a county of opportunity with something for everyone. Hertfordshire, or Herts as it is sometimes called, features some stunning countryside with a huge range of places to walk, cycle and play. The county also boasts good road and rail links to London and has affordable living costs.

Children and Young People's Therapy Overview:
The post holder would provide assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based intervention to children referred for speech and language therapy, including providing information to parents, carers, teaching staff and other professionals as defined by the three-tier model of service delivery
- Manage own caseload of children across a variety of settings, including specialist provision
- Work within a multidisciplinary framework to provide a coordinated approach to children’s speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- Advise and provide clinical support to SLTAs at the request of the line manager
- Be involved in the delivery of training sessions for teaching staff, other professionals, student SLTs and parents/ carers

Adult Speech & Language Therapy Overview:
The post holder would provide assessment and therapy to adults with:
- Acquired communication disorders and/or
- Speech and/or
- Language disorders and/or
- Eating and drinking disorders

Benefits Package:

• Starting salary NHS Band 5 - £28,407 - £34,581
• 37.5 hours per week
• Funded pathway with reimbursements for HCPC
• FREE flight, visa and sponsorship
• 35 days per year of annual leave
• Generous pension contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Annual personal development review and plan to support career aspirations
• Dedicated pastoral support pre and post-deployment
• Support with dependents
• FREE Resource Finder Welcome Pack (includes a high street/food voucher, UK sim card with data and more

General Requirements:

• A degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Minimum of 12 months experience