Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement "The very best care, for every patient, every day". To recognise the hard work of their staff each month, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust takes time to recognise a member of staff who has gone the extra mile in a 'Celebrating Excellence' staff award. Their hospitals are on the doorstep of London, with excellent schools, award-winning parks, and great recreational facilities - all surrounded by beautiful countryside.

We are seeking to hear from HCPC registered therapists from a range of clinical areas including stammering, autism, DLD, speech, neuro-disability, and dysphagia. Candidates can have experience in more generalist or specialist roles.

The ideal candidate/s will support the clinical work of the children's team by completing initial assessments, reviews, delivering interventions, writing advice for EHCPs, and responding to telephone calls/tasks, etc. We have sessions available in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, or Stockton. If you are looking for additional clinical hours in the NHS, please apply. We can be flexible with caseloads/clinical work, working hours, and location.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage a caseload of children with complex communication needs, conducting assessments, developing, and implementing care plans.
2. Provide specialist advice and support to less experienced colleagues and supervise assistant practitioners as required.
3. Work collaboratively with schools, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
4. Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and participate in ongoing research and audit projects.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Job responsibilities

Please ask to be sent a copy of the job description which has been sent across by the hiring manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration).
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

Experience

• Proven experience in clinical settings, with a strong focus on children's speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Valid UK driver's licence and access to a car.

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.