Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist to join our team of 7 speech therapists, this is a part time position of 19.5 hours per week.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Therapy Team Lead and clinical leadership of the Acute adult SLT team based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust which incorporates both the SLT inpatient acute team, covering the acute medical wards, including ITU, and the SLT stroke team.
Main duties of the job
You should have extensive post graduate experience in the field of adults with acquired neurological disorders and have advanced skills in instrumental dysphagia assessments including VFS/FEES, critical care and in tracheostomy management. Additionally, you should have significant supervision experience as well as experience of leading an SLT team.
You will be expected to play a key role in reviewing service requirements and to participate in policy, planning, clinical governance and service innovation. You will also lead the Inpatient VFS service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, taking a flexible and positive approach working in a busy acute environment, as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner. The Acute Therapies department at Watford General Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training, and leadership development. There is also a strong focus on staff wellbeing within West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust including ensuring that our staff work in an inclusive and diverse setting. The team is well respected in the wider hospital and has a reputation for providing excellent and efficient patient centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, taking a flexible and positive approach working in a busy acute environment, as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner. The Acute Therapies department at Watford General Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training, and leadership development. There is also a strong focus on staff wellbeing within West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust including ensuring that our staff work in an inclusive and diverse setting. The team is well respected in the wider hospital and has a reputation for providing excellent and efficient patient centred care.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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
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).
