Job summary
A Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work in specialist neurology, facial rehabilitation, and movement disorders services in both outpatient and inpatient settings to cover a year of maternity leave from March 1st 2026. This is a 0.52WTE (19.5hrs) post.
The post-holder will work with people presenting with a wide range of neurological conditions but will include those with Parkinson's disease, dystonia, ataxia, facial weakness and people requiring deep brain stimulation. The work will include MDT clinics, 1:1 assessment and intervention, and groups.
Main duties of the job
This post offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of expertise in the service, it also offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment.
You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal / informal support and clinical / professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary team of services provided.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level
- Experience of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people's services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / dysphagia
- Experience Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Experience of supervising SLT students
- Make accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language and interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
Desirable
- Experience of Carrying out evidence based/ research projects
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
- Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Physical Effort : Ability to support the specialist lifting and/or positioning of clients, with appropriate aids and adjustments provided
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level
- Experience of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people's services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / dysphagia
- Experience Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Experience of supervising SLT students
- Make accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language and interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
Desirable
- Experience of Carrying out evidence based/ research projects
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
- Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Physical Effort : Ability to support the specialist lifting and/or positioning of clients, with appropriate aids and adjustments provided
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
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
