Speech & Language Therapy Assistant (Adult Slt Team)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic therapy team. We are looking for 1 WTE band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

This is a permanent post, working across our community and inpatient neuro-rehab teams.

The post-holder will need to be organised, enthusiastic, a good communicator and ideally have previous experience in a rehabilitation or care delivery setting. You will be assisting in the rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of neurological needs (including physical, communication and cognitive) which may include both individual sessions and group work. You will be working closely with the Speech and Language Therapists and a wider MDT including the medical team, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Nurses. You will need to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good clerical/ administrative skills.

You will be joining a highly experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists who work innovatively across acute, community and neurological rehabilitation settings. You will be working within an established and dynamic MDT, with multiple opportunities for joint working. Our Community SLT service covers a wide range of specialisms including: Progressive Neurological Conditions; Acute Brain Injury; Stroke; Voice; Dysfluency and Mental Health.

**We also offer**:

- Regular supervision and appraisals
- Regular Team and Service Meetings
- Encouragement to participate in service development projects
- Clinical leads for advice, support and supervision
- Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs
- Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working.
- Hertfordshire has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas.

The post-holders will be responsible for supporting Speech and Language Therapists with the assessment and management of adults with acquired communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service in East & North Hertfordshire is an integrated acute and community service covering community clinics, inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and the Acute and Stroke teams based at the Lister Hospital. There are frequent opportunities for gaining skills in other areas and career progression.

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.

**The SLT service offers the following**:

- Regular whole service and local team meetings
- Structured in-service training and support for external courses
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal
- Access to clinical leads for advice/support - ENT/Head and Neck Cancer, Fluency, Dysphagia, Progressive Neurological disorders, Stroke, Dementia.

We value our staff and see clinical supervision as a priority both through senior supervision and peer support models. Annual appraisal and personal objective setting is a Trust priority.

The post-holders will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to support assessment and management of adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs.

Full details in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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.