Job summary
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.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Lead, Jess Carter - jessica.carter17@nhs.net
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.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for detailed information related to this role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- RCSLT Membership
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Supervision skills
- Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
- Experience of managing a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- RCSLT Membership
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Supervision skills
- Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
- Experience of managing a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
