Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced B6 Speech and Language Therapists (or B5 to B6 Development role) to join our Adult SLT Service. One post is based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, working on our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. The other post is based in our Community Team (East and North Herts). Our service is unique in that we cover Acute, Acute Stroke, Inpatient Neuro-Rehab and Community so this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a large team of experienced therapists across different specialisms. You will be supported by Clinical Lead SLTs and work with SLTs and SLTas. There is potential for this role to be rotational .



We welcome applications from more experienced therapists and those already working at Band 6 level as well as B5 SLTs and newly qualified graduates who have an interest in adult-acquired conditions. These roles can be offered as developmental Band 5 to Band 6 roles. Newly qualified SLTs will be supported to complete a competency framework, then once achieved will be transferred to a Band 6 role without the need for additional recruitment. We will support you with your dysphagia competencies by sending you on an external accredited dysphagia course and in-house training.



The Stroke Service offers a 7 day service therefore the applicant may be expected to work on a 7 day rota.



Proposed interview date: 14-Nov-2025

The successful applicant will need:

A degree in Speech & Language Therapy or soon to qualify



HCPC Registration or waiting registration



At Band 6 - experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with individuals with adult-acquired disorders e.g. Stroke, TBI, progressive neurological conditions, Voice, Dementia.



At Band 6 - experience of dysphagia, evidence of completion of post graduate dysphagia competencies



If required at Band 5 Level - Committment to undertake post graduate Dysphagia training to be able to practice dysphagia autonomously across acute and community settings



At Band 5 - knowledge of and an interest/experience in working as a Speech and Language Therapist with acquired disorders e.g. progressive neurological conditions, Stroke, TBI, Voice, Fluency, Dementia, Dysphagia



Knowledge of relevant local and national policy and directives



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.



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.



We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now



You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

The SLT service offers the following:

Regular whole service and local team meetings 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. In-service training, CPD support and opportunities for development Encouragement to participate in service development projects Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) One of the UK's best pension schemes Special Leave for family and personal reasons NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts Hertfordshire has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas

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 the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs and demonstrating effective clinical practice through continued learning, reflective practice and supervision. The post-holders will also be involved in providing support for more junior members of the team including newly qualified SLTs and SLTAs.



Full details in the attached and Person Specification.



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).



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.



Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font , colour, background, convert to read aloud.