HCA Healthcare UK

Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

Advanced Speech and Language Therapist - Outpatients

London, The Portland Hospital

Full time: 18.75 hour per week (Monday- Friday availability)Fixed Term- 12 months / Part Time

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Were looking for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and home to the largest private hospital-based rehabilitation centre in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.

As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you will have a proven track record of working with children who have complex needs.

In return for your expertise, youll have the chance to work alongside some of the top consultants, get access to training and professional development and work with high level, state-of-the-art, assistive technology to supplement your Speech and Language Therapy interventions. This post will primarily be in outpatients, however, there will be a need to also support patient care in our Inpatient hospital wards.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Physiotherapist at The Portland Hospital, you'll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0051-46004

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.

As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you will have a proven track record of working with children who have complex needs.

In return for your expertise, youll have the chance to work alongside some of the top consultants, get access to training and professional development and work with high level, state-of-the-art, assistive technology to supplement your Speech and Language Therapy interventions. This post will primarily be in outpatients, however, there will be a need to also support patient care in our Inpatient hospital wards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.

As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you will have a proven track record of working with children who have complex needs.

In return for your expertise, youll have the chance to work alongside some of the top consultants, get access to training and professional development and work with high level, state-of-the-art, assistive technology to supplement your Speech and Language Therapy interventions. This post will primarily be in outpatients, however, there will be a need to also support patient care in our Inpatient hospital wards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered member of HCPC
  • At least 5 years experience of working within paediatrics and complex needs such as autism and TBI.
  • Competent in dysphagia
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Providing supervision to B6 outpatient SLT
  • Support SLT lead in managing outpatient service and oversee day to day running of outpatient clinic
  • Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered member of HCPC
  • At least 5 years experience of working within paediatrics and complex needs such as autism and TBI.
  • Competent in dysphagia
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Providing supervision to B6 outpatient SLT
  • Support SLT lead in managing outpatient service and oversee day to day running of outpatient clinic
  • Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters

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.

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.

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0051-46004

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


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