Speech & Language Therapist (band 5-6 progression post)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Specialist Learning Disability Service (SLDS) based in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team working throughout Hertfordshire, across a range of settings. A band 5-6 progression post offers support to candidates who require more experience and support before progressing into a band 6 post. Support to complete post basic dysphagia training can also be offered to the right candidate. HPFT is supportive of flexible working and applicants looking for part-time roles are encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job
You will undertake specialist assessments and interventions with individuals with communication difficulties and dysphagia. The person successful in their application will be an essential member of the MDT, working alongside Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Arts Therapies, Physiotherapy and Social Care colleagues to support our service users achieve their goals. Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role. Person Specification
Qualification
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy State registration with HCPC RCSLT Membership Evidence of CPD Experience
Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting Experience of managing a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Clear and effective communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT, Learning Disabilities and mental health Understanding of team dynamics Computer literacy/ basic word processing Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Working with service users and carers with barriers to understanding, and possible challenging behaviours Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LJ Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
367-LD&F-9065 Job locations
Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LJ
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Specialist Learning Disability Service (SLDS) based in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team working throughout Hertfordshire, across a range of settings. A band 5-6 progression post offers support to candidates who require more experience and support before progressing into a band 6 post. Support to complete post basic dysphagia training can also be offered to the right candidate. HPFT is supportive of flexible working and applicants looking for part-time roles are encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job
You will undertake specialist assessments and interventions with individuals with communication difficulties and dysphagia. The person successful in their application will be an essential member of the MDT, working alongside Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Arts Therapies, Physiotherapy and Social Care colleagues to support our service users achieve their goals. Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role. Person Specification
Qualification
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy State registration with HCPC RCSLT Membership Evidence of CPD Experience
Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting Experience of managing a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Clear and effective communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT, Learning Disabilities and mental health Understanding of team dynamics Computer literacy/ basic word processing Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Working with service users and carers with barriers to understanding, and possible challenging behaviours Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LJ Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
367-LD&F-9065 Job locations
Saffron Ground, Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LJ
#J-18808-Ljbffr
