Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Specialist Speech and Language Therapists in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in a busy acute hospital.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The post is based within the Adult Acute Team at University College London Hospital (UCH). The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering a Specialist SLT service across under many different specialties, including Medicine for the Elderly, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Haematology. You will work flexibility across the various specialities, as assigned by a senior SLT or the Team Lead. You will be provided with managerial and leadership support. The SLT service offers an established supervision system and a range of opportunities for learning and participation in self and service development.
UCH is a national tertiary referral centre for a range of specialties, including haematological disorders. We have strong links with our Paediatric and Head and Neck SLT teams, as well as the teams at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and The Royal Nose Ear and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospital
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to patients presenting with speech, language, swallow, and voice disorders due a variety of aetiologies. Primary duties include:
- Assessment and management of patients with dysphagia.
- Assessment and management of patients with communication impairments.
- Development of rehabilitation plans for speech, language, swallow, and voice.
- Use of instrumental assessment to guide dysphagia management, including Level 2 videofluoroscopy (competencies required or should be near completion).
- Supervising junior staff, as designated by the Team Lead.
- Participating in CPD and helping to organise as required.
Developing and carrying out service development projects as agreed with their line manager.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values, and we look for those who are strongly aligned with them, particularly those who demonstrate excellent teamwork. The team offers excellent line management and peer support a wide range of opportunities for professional and career development a full induction programme and regular clinical supervision modern. We have a rich weekly CPD programme to promote and enhance skill and knowledge development.
Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
You will be employed in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Agenda for Change. Applications for secondment will be considered.
This post involves working with vulnerable adults; therefore, the successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values, and we look for those who are strongly aligned with them, particularly those who demonstrate excellent teamwork. The team offers excellent line management and peer support a wide range of opportunities for professional and career development a full induction programme and regular clinical supervision modern. We have a rich weekly CPD programme to promote and enhance skill and knowledge development.
Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
You will be employed in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Agenda for Change. Applications for secondment will be considered.
This post involves working with vulnerable adults; therefore, the successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC License to Practice in the area of Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of working within the NHS
- Successful completion of specialist post-graduate student relevant to communication (e.g., aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria) and swallowing disorders at MSc level or equivalent
- Successful completion of videofluoroscopy competencies at Level 2
- Basic counselling skills
- Experience in clinical supervision for SLT students
Desirable
- Successful completion of specialist training or expert short courses in tracheostomy assessment and management
- Member of relevant CENs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the area of dysphagia with adult patients
- Delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Proven experience at a specialist level of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acute acquired neurology, especially dysphagia demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in the adult acute setting.
- Carrying out evidence-based research projects
- Supervising junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
Desirable
- The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
- Competent IT skills
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
General
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC License to Practice in the area of Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of working within the NHS
- Successful completion of specialist post-graduate student relevant to communication (e.g., aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria) and swallowing disorders at MSc level or equivalent
- Successful completion of videofluoroscopy competencies at Level 2
- Basic counselling skills
- Experience in clinical supervision for SLT students
Desirable
- Successful completion of specialist training or expert short courses in tracheostomy assessment and management
- Member of relevant CENs
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the area of dysphagia with adult patients
- Delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Proven experience at a specialist level of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acute acquired neurology, especially dysphagia demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in the adult acute setting.
- Carrying out evidence-based research projects
- Supervising junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
Desirable
- The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
- Competent IT skills
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
General
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines
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).
