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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a copy of the full job description under the
supporting documents section for this job advert, this has been provided by the
hiring manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate should have achieved dysphagia training and should be skilled in managing complex dysphagia patients.
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
- Registered HCPC.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Watford General Hospital
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB