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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist to join our team of 7 speech therapists, this is a part time position of 19.5 hours per week.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Therapy Team Lead and clinical leadership of the Acute adult SLT team based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust which incorporates both the SLT inpatient acute team, covering the acute medical wards, including ITU, and the SLT stroke team.

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You should have extensive post graduate experience in the field of adults with acquired neurological disorders and have advanced skills in instrumental dysphagia assessments including VFS/FEES, critical care and in tracheostomy management. Additionally, you should have significant supervision experience as well as experience of leading an SLT team.

You will be expected to play a key role in reviewing service requirements and to participate in policy, planning, clinical governance and service innovation. You will also lead the Inpatient VFS service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS

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There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.  We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.  Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.