Job summary
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within Community Neurological Conditions Management Team based at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Edgeware Hospital.
You will be joining a team of speech and language therapist within the service and will be well supported with opportunities for peer support and access to joint working with clinical leads in the service and you will be offered opportunities for personal and professional development.
The Royal Free has excellent clinical outcomes and the therapies team has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and evidence-based practise.
For further information please contact Laura Williams Clinical Team Lead on 0203 758 2465 or email laura.williams38@nhs.net
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or part time hours also.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Speech and Language Therapist as part of the wider MDT within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team, supporting clients with progressive and acquired neurological needs.
Completing home based assessments as well as seeing clients in out patient settings.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and management of language, communication and swallow problems in adults with acquired disorders an d progressive neurological conditions, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating outcomes, within the community.
About us
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
- all of the time Confident because we are clearly
- and cared for that they are always in safe hands
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role will include
Working as part of the MDT within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team, supporting clients with progressive and acquired neurological needs.
You will be expected to hold a community case load and demonstrate specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and management of language, communication and swallow problems in adults with acquired disorders, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating outcomes.
As well as being able tocommunicate complex condition related information from assessment to patients, patients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role will include
Working as part of the MDT within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team, supporting clients with progressive and acquired neurological needs.
You will be expected to hold a community case load and demonstrate specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and management of language, communication and swallow problems in adults with acquired disorders, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating outcomes.
As well as being able tocommunicate complex condition related information from assessment to patients, patients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent inhouse training in clinical specialty areas
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Membership of an RCSLT Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate work experience as an SLT with an adult acquired population within the acute hospital setting
- Experience of working in an MDT
- Practised as an SLT at Band 5 or above
- Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competent
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of speech/swallowing/language and cognitive communication deficits
- Experience of utilising and referring patients for instrumental swallow assessment
- Good understanding of relevant RCSLT and wider clinical guidelines relevant to rotations
- Presenting to groups
- Supervision of B5 SLTs, assistants and/or students
- Active participation in an audit or project work
- Evidence of CPD
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent inhouse training in clinical specialty areas
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Membership of an RCSLT Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate work experience as an SLT with an adult acquired population within the acute hospital setting
- Experience of working in an MDT
- Practised as an SLT at Band 5 or above
- Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
- RCSLT Dysphagia Competent
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of speech/swallowing/language and cognitive communication deficits
- Experience of utilising and referring patients for instrumental swallow assessment
- Good understanding of relevant RCSLT and wider clinical guidelines relevant to rotations
- Presenting to groups
- Supervision of B5 SLTs, assistants and/or students
- Active participation in an audit or project work
- Evidence of CPD
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).
