Job summary
We are inviting applications for Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our rotations between the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington neuro-rehabilitation centre.
The Band 5 rotation offers a fantastic opportunity to work in our highly skilled and supportive inpatient teams across Adult acute, stroke, frailty and neuro rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will fill vacancies in our inpatient acute team at the PRUH and our inpatient neuro rehabilitation team at Orpington Hospital.
You will be facilitated to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills, alongside specified learning objectives for the rotation and ring-fenced learning time to achieve these.
All of our SLT teams work closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The SLT service offers a comprehensive supervision and CPD structure with a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development. There is a strong emphasis on the management of both communication and swallowing difficulties and the impact of SLT within the acute setting. This post requires a flexible approach to working and will require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern where this is provided in their specific rotation.
We provide a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic onsite at the PRUH.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following Kings College Hospital Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards.
- To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate.
- To provide relevant information, training and support to relatives and carers.
- To attend and contribute to, multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary and to share in minute taking when required.
- To liaise with community speech and language therapists and other relevant professional organisations when patients are discharged from KCH.
Governance / Quality Control
- To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.
- To make recommendations on service development and governance.
- To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.
Education and Training
- To provide clinical training for speech and language therapy students as appropriate to the experience of the post holder (at least 1 year post qualification).
- To contribute to education and training of other disciplines in both the acute and rehabilitation settings.
- To undertake continuing professional development within the field of communication and swallowing disorders, both through in-service training and attendance on external courses, and to feed back on any relevant courses attended.
Please see the job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of the role. Please be aware that it is an essential requirement of this role to have completed a qualification relevant to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following Kings College Hospital Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards.
- To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate.
- To provide relevant information, training and support to relatives and carers.
- To attend and contribute to, multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary and to share in minute taking when required.
- To liaise with community speech and language therapists and other relevant professional organisations when patients are discharged from KCH.
Governance / Quality Control
- To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.
- To make recommendations on service development and governance.
- To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.
Education and Training
- To provide clinical training for speech and language therapy students as appropriate to the experience of the post holder (at least 1 year post qualification).
- To contribute to education and training of other disciplines in both the acute and rehabilitation settings.
- To undertake continuing professional development within the field of communication and swallowing disorders, both through in-service training and attendance on external courses, and to feed back on any relevant courses attended.
Please see the job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of the role. Please be aware that it is an essential requirement of this role to have completed a qualification relevant to this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with acutely unwell patients within Speech & Language Therapy training/clinical experience including reflection on the role of a Speech & Language Therapist in this context
- Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical patient-centred manner
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage communication problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage swallowing problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
- Excellent communication skills - spoken & written
Desirable
- Ability to take on student/assistant supervision
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with acutely unwell patients within Speech & Language Therapy training/clinical experience including reflection on the role of a Speech & Language Therapist in this context
- Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical patient-centred manner
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage communication problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage swallowing problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
- Excellent communication skills - spoken & written
Desirable
- Ability to take on student/assistant supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
