Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

6 months ago


Watford, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Full time

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to be part of our well established service. This post is based with our Watford team and includes sessions at Garston Manor School, a specialist provision for secondary age students with moderate learning difficulties. As the lead SLT in the school you will work closely with an SLT assistant, school staff and external professionals to embed speech and language objectives throughout the curriculum and in every opportunity during the school day. Regular support will be provided from the special schools lead, professional supervision groups and attendance at Special School mentoring meetings. You will also work in the community with children and young people from 0-18 in preschool, clinic and mainstream schools.

This role is ideal if you are looking for the next step in your career. You will be joining an innovative and agile Therapies team committed to delivering high quality care and transforming lives

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning. We are jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings

You will work with children and young people (CYP) from 0-18, working collaboratively within settings, providing assessment and therapy to meet the needs of CYP. You will also have opportunity to further develop specialist clinical skills in areas such as DLD and speech disorders, ASD and cleft palate. As a specialist speech and language therapist you will use your skills and experience to support the wider SLT team.

**We offer**:
Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system

CPD opportunities such as Bitesize tutorials, peer review and locally hosted CENs for DLD and ASD

Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff

Being involved in local and service wide projects with your colleagues

Mobile working

Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver evidence based episodes of care to children/young people requiring specialist support

A 2 week induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team, including access to a buddy

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification.

Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

“I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet children’s needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chatand plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with.”

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19



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