Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in the assessment and management of voice, upper airway and swallowing disorders in a busy specialist ENT hospital.
The post is based within the Speech and Language ENT Team at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospital (UCLH). The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering a specialist SLT outpatients service, for both adults and children, as assigned by a specialist 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.
The Royal National ENT and Dental Hospital is a national tertiary referral centre for a range of specialties, including audio vestibular and speech development SLT services. We have strong links with the teams at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCLH.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to patients presenting with voice, upper airway, and swallow disorders. Primary duties include:
- Assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients with dysphonia.
- Development of rehabilitation plans for voice, upper airway, and swallow.
- Participating in and supporting clinics for dysphagia assessment and management, including FEES and videofluoroscopy.
- Delivering patient education seminars as designated by the Team Lead.
- Participating in CPD and helping to organise activities as required.
- Developing and carrying out service development projects as agreed with the 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:
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.
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 the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- HCPC licence to practise and eligible for the full RCSLT register
- BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
Experience
Essential
- Use of problem oriented medical records
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of assessing and treating voice disorders
- Awareness of clinical governance programmes
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Pre/Post-registration voice analysis experience including objective outcome measures
- Pre/Post registration experience in pre and post operative management of voice disorders
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of and ability to manage the needs of patients with voice disorders using counselling skills as appropriate
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the emotional needs of patients and carers and ability to use strategies to manage emotional behaviour
- Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management
- Demonstrates skills in multidisciplinary team working
Personal & people development
Essential
- Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload
Health, safety and security
Essential
- Proven ability to identify equipment and resource needs within own area of work
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of voice disorders in patients with laryngeal problems
- Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of voice disorders
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HCPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g., Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities Policy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- The ability to understand and adhere to Equal Opportunities Policy and risk management policy and UCLH NHS Foundation Trust values
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- HCPC licence to practise and eligible for the full RCSLT register
- BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
Experience
Essential
- Use of problem oriented medical records
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of assessing and treating voice disorders
- Awareness of clinical governance programmes
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Pre/Post-registration voice analysis experience including objective outcome measures
- Pre/Post registration experience in pre and post operative management of voice disorders
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of and ability to manage the needs of patients with voice disorders using counselling skills as appropriate
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the emotional needs of patients and carers and ability to use strategies to manage emotional behaviour
- Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management
- Demonstrates skills in multidisciplinary team working
Personal & people development
Essential
- Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload
Health, safety and security
Essential
- Proven ability to identify equipment and resource needs within own area of work
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of voice disorders in patients with laryngeal problems
- Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of voice disorders
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HCPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g., Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities Policy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- The ability to understand and adhere to Equal Opportunities Policy and risk management policy and UCLH NHS Foundation Trust values
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
