# Intensive Support Speech & Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/intensive-support-speech-and-language-therapist/9ecb1142-918e-47a6-8f71-cbbec4c6c460 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/intensive-support-speech-and-language-therapist/9ecb1142-918e-47a6-8f71-cbbec4c6c460.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hatfield - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £33,677 - £50,387 per annum pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T16:43:38.115Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Watford/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_therapy/Speech_Language_therapy-v8162781 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8162781?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 5-6 development post An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Specialist Learning Disability Service based in West Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will work as an influential and integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary specialist learning disability health team.  The post will be based with the Intensive Support Team supporting service users with mental health needs in the community. You will be forward thinking and able to demonstrate clinical knowledge in the area of adult learning disabilities and mental health based on current evidence.  You will autonomously undertake specialist assessments and interventions with individuals with communication difficulties, behavioural needs and mental health needs. The person successful in their application will be an essential member of the MDT, working alongside Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Arts Therapies, Physiotherapy and Social Care colleagues to support our service users achieve their goals. The post holder will be able to progress from Band 5 to band 6 once they demonstrate that they meet the competencies specified for Band 6 level. ### Main duties of the job To provide high quality, comprehensive Speech and language Therapy assessment and intervention for specified service user group To manage a caseload using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings To provide this service-to-service users, who present with communication difficulties and mental health needs To undertake supervision of junior staff and students as required To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to attached job description and person specification for more information on the role requirements required for this position. ## Person Specification ### SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY **Essential** - Clear and effective communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes - Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT, learning disabilities and mental health - Understanding of team dynamics ### AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE - CRITERIA BAND 5 **Essential** - Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions - Range of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills ### KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE - CRITERIA BAND 5 **Essential** - Degree in Speech and Language Therapy - State registration with HCPC - Evidence of continuing professional development - Accredited dysphagia training or willingness to undertake **Desirable** - Post graduate training in learning disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities ### AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE - ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR B6 PROGRESSION **Essential** - Broad base of clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of clinical skills **Desirable** - Experience of supervising junior staff and students ### KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE - ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR B6 PROGRESSION **Essential** - Completion of newly qualified practitioner competencies - Evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 339.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463744) - [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083) - [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165) - [guidance on ai usage in job applications (pdf, 55.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2305) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.