Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly SLT teams.
Integrated into multi-disciplinary teams, we provide excellent care for our patients. You will join a team of 18 Speech and Language Therapists and SLTAs in a supportive, dynamic environment with a reputation for developing staff.
This post includes rotations and specialist competencies in:
- Acute general medicine and elderly care (Barnet Hospital)
- Acute stroke (Barnet Hospital)
- Respiratory, surgical and critical care (Barnet Hospital)
- Voice and Head & neck cancer (Barnet Hospital, 1 session Chase Farm Hospital)
- Specialist neurological rehabilitation (Edgware Hospital)
Rotations are regularly reviewed.
The successful candidate will be keen to develop specialist knowledge, with excellent organisational and clinical skills to provide high-quality care and facilitate safe discharges. Opportunities exist to participate in Quality Improvement Projects and shape service development.
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and is committed to staff and service development. We offer in-service and external training to meet service needs and individual learning objectives. You will be encouraged to develop clinical, teaching and managerial skills within Trust values and CPD guidelines.
This is a fixed-term contract ending January 2027.
Main duties of the job
This post involves supporting the SLT team to manage a busy caseload and participating in the Band 6 rotation to gain competencies across the areas of: elderly care and general medicine; respiratory and surgical wards, including critical care; voice, head and neck cancer service; acute stroke and specialist neurological rehabilitation. The SLT team also work with the Rapid Response Team.
Dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation are necessary for this role. We provide inpatient and outpatient FEES and video fluoroscopy services and there will be opportunities for this post to participate in these services.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Please see job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- oHealth Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- oCertificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas
Desirable
- oMember of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- oMembership of special interest group
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the role of SLT across a broad range of clinical areas
- oEffective clinical reasoning skills
- oAbility to be proactive in service development
- oAbility to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
- oKnowledge and application of principles of evidence-based practice
- oKnowledge of the use of instrumental assessment
- oAbility to reflect on and appraise own practice
- oEffective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
- oEffective written communication skills
- oGood presentation skills
- oAble to autonomously manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- oAbility to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
- oAbility to demonstrate initiative to manage own time & meet deadlines
- oSkills in differential diagnosis in communication and swallowing disorders in adults with acquired disorders
Experience
Essential
- oGood understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
- oBroad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
- oTeaching/training/presentations to staff or students
- oSupervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
- oActive participation in an audit or project work
- oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an acute, hospital-based setting, including working within an MDT
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oStrong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation
- oPositive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
- oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- oHealth Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- oCertificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas
Desirable
- oMember of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- oMembership of special interest group
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the role of SLT across a broad range of clinical areas
- oEffective clinical reasoning skills
- oAbility to be proactive in service development
- oAbility to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
- oKnowledge and application of principles of evidence-based practice
- oKnowledge of the use of instrumental assessment
- oAbility to reflect on and appraise own practice
- oEffective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
- oEffective written communication skills
- oGood presentation skills
- oAble to autonomously manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
- oAbility to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
- oAbility to demonstrate initiative to manage own time & meet deadlines
- oSkills in differential diagnosis in communication and swallowing disorders in adults with acquired disorders
Experience
Essential
- oGood understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
- oBroad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
- oTeaching/training/presentations to staff or students
- oSupervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
- oActive participation in an audit or project work
- oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
- oExperience of working in an acute, hospital-based setting, including working within an MDT
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oStrong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation
- oPositive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
- oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others
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).
