An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for 2 WTE band 6 Speech and Language Therapists. These are permanent posts, rotating across our stroke, community and ESD teams. This rotation will allow for a range of experience, learning and professional development. Dysphagia competencies are a requirement of the role and experience of managing dysphagia is essential. You will be working alongside a Specialist MDT, including: Psychologists; Dieticians; Physiotherapists; Occupational Therapists; Consultants and Nurses. These roles would be an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 therapist looking to gain experience in different teams, or as a development opportunity for an experienced Band 5 therapist. They include opportunities for supervision and training, as you will be working alongside Rehabilitation Assistants and newly qualified Speech Therapists. Our service also regularly supports students from nearby universities.

These posts may attract a high cost living allowance due to the base location - 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (depends on base).

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential for community posts (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Interview date- 16th August

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a highly experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists who work innovatively across acute, community and neurological rehabilitation settings. You will be working within an established and dynamic MDT, with multiple opportunities for joint working. Our Community SLT service covers a wide range of specialisms including: Progressive Neurological Conditions; Acute Brain Injury; Stroke; Voice; Dysfluency and Mental Health.

We also offer:*Regular supervision and appraisals

*Regular Team and Service Meetings* In-service training, CPD support and opportunities for development* Encouragement to participate in service development projects* Clinical leads for advice, support and supervision*Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs* Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working. * Hertfordshire has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas.

The post-holders will be responsible for the assessment and management of adults with acquired communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders under the supervision of senior Speech and Language Therapists.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service in East & North Hertfordshire is an integrated acute and community service covering community clinics, inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and the Acute and Stroke teams based at the Lister Hospital. There are frequent opportunities for gaining clinical skills in other areas and career progression.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The SLT service offers the following:* Regular whole service and local team meetings* Structured in-service training and support for external courses* Multidisciplinary team working* Regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal* Access to clinical leads for advice/support ENT/Head and Neck Cancer, Fluency, Dysphagia, Progressive Neurological disorders, Stroke, Dementia.

We value our staff and see clinical supervision as a priority both through senior supervision and peer support models. Annual appraisal and personal objective setting is a Trust priority.

The post-holders will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs and demonstrating effective clinical practice through continued learning, reflective practice and supervision. The post-holders will also be involved in providing support for more junior members of the team including newly qualified SLTs and SLTAs.

Full details in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Health Professions Council licence to practise
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Achievement of Dysphagia competencies
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relevant to the adult caseload
• Membership/attendance Special Interest Groups relevant to the post

Experience
Essential

• Experience relevant to an adult caseload
• Management of dysphagia in acute, rehabilitation, community, OP settings
• Able to demonstrate the application of in depth, new and ongoing learning and experience to clinical practice
• Experience in the provision of training for others
• Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: Dysphagia/Dysphasia/Dysarthria/ Dyspraxia/Dysphonia/Dysfluency/Dysgra phia/ Dyslexia/Dementia
• Well-established knowledge of a range of relevant therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group (as above)
• Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
• Well-established knowledge of the management of people with progressive neurological conditions
• Knowledge of the range and applications of communication aids
• Knowledge of the application and protocol for use of videofluoroscopy
• Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
• A good understanding of the roles of other professionals in acute, rehabilitation and community settings
• Well-established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults
• A good understanding of the application of research and audit systems
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies

Skills
Essential

• Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
• Good organisational skills including prioritisation
• Ability to independently integrate complex information to manage individual clients
• Highly developed hearing, concentration and perceptual skills
• Ability to transcribe/analyse speech phonetically
• Ability to negotiate with and influence people

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member
• High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
• Ability to reflect on, analyse and develop own performance
• Ability to self-monitor and seek support/advice as appropriate
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work clinically, professionally and within the organisation

Other Requirements
Essential

• 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)
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

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