West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Band 5/6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 05 July 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist to work on the acute and stroke ward. This developmental role will provide training, supervision and a pathway to Band 6 after months.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and intervention for patients on acute and stroke units.
- Manage dysphagia and support patients in agreed competencies.
- Work as part of a team of 7 speech and language therapists.
- Participate in service development projects.
- Maintain clinical records and comply with professional standards.
- Supervise and train junior staff and students.
- Work in a busy clinical environment under pressure.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake it.
- For Band 5: specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions in acute and stroke settings.
- For Band 6 progression: accredited dysphagia training, completion of newly qualified practitioner competencies and postgraduate experience.
- Experience with adult caseloads, progressive neurological conditions and use of communication aids.
- Knowledge of national policies, research, audit systems and clinical governance.
- Experience with video fluoroscopy protocol.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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