Job summary
Location:The Royal London Hospital & Tower Hamlets CommunityService Areas:Adult Acute SLT | Stroke | Neurosciences | Community Rehabilitation
We are thrilled to offer two exciting Band 6 roleswithin our dynamic Adult SLT services at The Royal London Hospital--a major tertiary centre for Neurosciences and Trauma--and across Tower Hamlets Community.
Opportunity 1: Split Role - Stroke ED & Community
- Work with a renowned Community MDT that is recognised for its strong, embedded ethos of patient self-management and empowerment--helping individuals take control of their recovery and long-term outcomes.
- Deliver cutting-edge SLT from "clock start" in the ED, ensuring patients receive timely, specialist input at a crucial stage of recovery.
- Benefit from a service model currently under review for inclusion in the wider Band 6 rotation, offering future flexibility and career development.
Opportunity 2: Band 6 Rotational Post - Specialist Acute & Community Settings
This established Band 6 rotation offers a diverse and enriching experienceacross a wide range of specialist areas:
- Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) & Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR)
- Critical Care & General Medical Wards
- Tower Hamlets Community Neuro Team
- Potential to join the innovative Stroke ED & CST pathway
Main duties of the job
Build a broad, high-level clinical portfolio.Rotate across diverse, complex caseloads in both hospital and community settings.
Please stipulate in your application which post you are applying for or whether you would like to be considered for both.
o To independently manage caseload of service users with acquired swallowing and communication disorders as a result of stroke.o To use specialist knowledge to assess, differentially diagnose and provide SLT intervention and management to service users, with the support of more senior colleagues where required.o To be actively involved in service development for Stroke Services and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways.o To deliver training / teaching to other staff members and students and reflect on and evaluate training provided.o To supervise junior staff members as required and contribute to the supportive ethos within the team.o To work closely with all members of the Acute and Community multi disciplinary team.o To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Practice Educators Training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, relating to neurological conditions.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working with interpreters and / or health advocates.
- Experience of contributing to professional development / clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants.
- Experience of contributing to audit / service improvement projects and working to timescale.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment.
Desirable
- Experience of community working / lone working
- Experience working with rehabilitation support workers.
- Knowledge and/or experience of instrumental swallowing assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and evidence-based interventions relevant to acquired communication / swallowing disorders relating to adult neurology.
- Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to stroke / adult neurology.
- Knowledge of cultural and linguistic considerations when in a diverse cultural environment.
Desirable
- Aware of the principles of managing complex swallowing and communication impairments and ability to apply these in practice to capacity assessments and risk feeding decisions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessments of speech, language and swallowing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner.
- Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and reflection skills.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to supervise and develop others.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Ability to deliver sensitive information and communicate with clients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment, despite communication barriers.
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Practice Educators Training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments, relating to neurological conditions.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working with interpreters and / or health advocates.
- Experience of contributing to professional development / clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants.
- Experience of contributing to audit / service improvement projects and working to timescale.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment.
Desirable
- Experience of community working / lone working
- Experience working with rehabilitation support workers.
- Knowledge and/or experience of instrumental swallowing assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools and evidence-based interventions relevant to acquired communication / swallowing disorders relating to adult neurology.
- Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to stroke / adult neurology.
- Knowledge of cultural and linguistic considerations when in a diverse cultural environment.
Desirable
- Aware of the principles of managing complex swallowing and communication impairments and ability to apply these in practice to capacity assessments and risk feeding decisions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive standardised and non-standardised assessments of speech, language and swallowing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner.
- Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and reflection skills.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to supervise and develop others.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Ability to deliver sensitive information and communicate with clients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment, despite communication barriers.
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
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).
