Description
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to join our Adult SLT Service.
The successful candidates will independently manage a specialist caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention
- Develop person-centred, evidence-based management plans
- Offer advice and education to others
- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation
- Support safe transitions between services
- Participate in supervision and continuing professional development
There are two posts available:
- Adult Community SLT: Working within our Community SLT Team, supporting adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across Hertfordshire.
- Stroke & Neurorehabilitation: Working across two specialist inpatient services - 3 days per week within the Stroke Unit at Lister Hospital and 2 days per week at Danesbury Neurological Rehabilitation Centre.
Benefits:
- Regular whole service and local team meetings
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal
- Access to clinical leads for advice/support
- In-service training, CPD support, and opportunities for development
- Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs
- Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts