Band 6 / 7 Speech & Language Therapist

Rated Goodin their most recent CQC report, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT)provides a variety of community health services, including specialist servicessuch as cardiology, neurological rehabilitation, childrens mental health andmany more.

Be able to use ahigh level of empathy when discussing diagnosis and prognosis Be able to adaptinteraction style to facilitate communication where patients / carers maythemselves have impaired communication or find the information difficult toaccept Have a high levelof both written and communication skills Have stronganalytical skills to interpret complex and / or conflicting clinicalinformation Be able to considerthe opinions and priorities of other people and organisations when planninginterventions, Be able to use ahigh level of empathy when discussing diagnosis and prognosis Be able to adaptinteraction style to facilitate communication where patients / carers maythemselves have impaired communication or find the information difficult toaccept Have a high levelof both written and communication skills Have stronganalytical skills to interpret complex and / or conflicting clinicalinformation Be able to considerthe opinions and priorities of other people and organisations when planninginterventions Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Able to have a caring and empathetic approach to support patients and their families emotionally and psychologically.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
  
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