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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 10 October 2025

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Job summary

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users within the ELDP, including those with profound learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour.
To be responsible for managing a defined caseload
To select and apply SLT assessments for a designated caseload, addressing communication needs.

Main duties of the job

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To provide this service to service users, who present with communication and/or dysphagia difficulties
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
To review and reflect on you own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and reliable attendance
To demonstrate basic leadership skills
To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff as appropriate
To apply knowledge and skills to make decisions in the absence of senior staff

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 4,500 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.

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-LD&F-9737

Job locations

Lexden Hospital

London Road

Colchester

CO3 4DB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols
To participate in the delivery of the SLT development plan
To ensure Health & Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted
To take part in Risk Assessment and to attend mandatory training sessions
To critically appraise and review current literature on relevant topics
To take part in the annual appraisal process and develop a personal development plan
To undertake professional and educational activities to develop knowledge and ensure maintenance of professional and clinical standards

Analytical and Judgemental Skills (Band 5 & 6):

To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist SLT
To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio
To comply with the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols
To participate in the delivery of the SLT development plan
To ensure Health & Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted
To take part in Risk Assessment and to attend mandatory training sessions
To critically appraise and review current literature on relevant topics
To take part in the annual appraisal process and develop a personal development plan
To undertake professional and educational activities to develop knowledge and ensure maintenance of professional and clinical standards

Analytical and Judgemental Skills (Band 5 & 6):

To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist SLT
To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio
To comply with the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
State registration with HCPC
Member of the RCSLT
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - professional portfolio

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 coordination of treatment packages
Experience of managing a caseload

Desirable

Previous experience working in the field of Learning Disabilities or other relevant transferrable setting (eg older adults, long term neuro)

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
State registration with HCPC
Member of the RCSLT
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - professional portfolio

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 coordination of treatment packages
Experience of managing a caseload

Desirable

Previous experience working in the field of Learning Disabilities or other relevant transferrable setting (eg older adults, long term neuro)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lexden Hospital

London Road

Colchester

CO3 4DB

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lexden Hospital

London Road

Colchester

CO3 4DB

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)