Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We require a specialist SLT with post graduate experience in adult neurology, rehabilitation, and dysphagia to join the Band 6 rotations between stroke, neurorehabilitation, neurology, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery.


Patients will have a wide range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders
The Directorate is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff.
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:


University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.
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.


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.
Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
Post graduate dysphagia trained
Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders

Post-registration experience within a neurorehabilitation or acute neurology setting
Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological dysphagia
Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological communication disorders
Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas: oSLT in-service training oMDT in-service training oStudent training oInternal/External courses oJoint sessions with junior staff

Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students
Demonstrates awareness of cultural, linguistic, behavioural and mental health issues affecting the care of patients and carers and the ability to use strategies to support patients and carers with these issues appropriately.
Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management
Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
Health, safety and security
Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling

Quality and service improvement
Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
Proven ability to participate in the development of local policies and care protocols for rehabilitation of neurogenic speech, language and swallowing disorders, informed by a strong evidence base
Proven experience in planning, reviewing and auditing uni- and multi-disciplinary service delivery
Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children

Equality and Diversity
Demonstrate knowledge of, commitment to, and adherence to the Equal Opportunities Policy


Personal Qualities
Fluency in written and spoken English


University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH



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