Job summary

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Grade: Band 6/7

Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Ward/Dept: Adult Speech & Language Therapy

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or less

Shift Pattern: Monday Friday, 8am-4pm.

Pay Rates Day: £19.01-£23.49

The Role -Please note this vacancy may close before the closing date, if a suitable candidate applies.

Why might this job interest you?

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6/7 speech and language therapist, to work within our friendly team of 7 speech and language therapists at Watford General Hospital. The role would require you to work on the acute general wards and covering stroke ward when required. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the areas of stroke and acute wards. You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

Determine and carry out advanced assessments for clients and evaluate the outcome to make appropriate clinical decisions, including a differential diagnosis.

Adapt specialist care plans to the changing needs of the client integrating the clients goals, changing circumstances and any ongoing assessment information.

Assess needs, identify appropriate equipment (including high- and low-tech communication aids), coordinate trials/purchase of equipment, introduce augmentative communication equipment to the clients and carers and to monitor changing needs for appropriate clients.

About us

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.