Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist to join our innovative department with a reputation for excellence. We are a well-resourced department of over 30 staff with a strong commitment to supporting the CPD of our therapists and you would be joining a dedicated voice service comprising four SLTs led by a Band 8a SLT and supported by 2 SLT assistants.
We offer a range of service delivery options to our patients which include: face to face appointments, telehealth appointments and group sessions.
Kindly Note: Interview Date 1/12/23
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post within the Adult Speech & Language Therapy Outpatient Voice team. Whilst experience working in the field of Voice is desirable, it is not essential and we will provide training and support as needed. As such, we would welcome applications from Band 6 SLTs currently working in another field. We would also consider applications from established Band 5 SLTs wishing to transition to work with an adult caseload.
You will be based primarily at Northwick Park Hospital with sessions also run at other hospital sites across the Trust. There will be opportunities to input in to our well-established SLT-led voice clinics and Combined voice clinics.
We have excellent links with our ENT colleagues and work closely with them to provide patients with the highest quality care.
We strongly encourage innovation and the successful applicant would have opportunities to be involved in current and future projects within the Department.
There are on-site FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics and you will be given opportunity to further develop your skills in swallow management including FEES.
Should you have any questions about this position, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your application with you. Please see our contact details below.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the largest integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and Ealing.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council - License to Practice
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working as a SLT specialising in the adult population
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group
- Experience working with clients with dysphagia
- Experience writing clinical notes, reports and an understanding of record keeping standards
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills with ability to work in a less predictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council - License to Practice
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working as a SLT specialising in the adult population
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the above client group
- Experience working with clients with dysphagia
- Experience writing clinical notes, reports and an understanding of record keeping standards
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills with ability to work in a less predictable environment and to prioritise own workload.
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
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).
