Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

**Advanced Speech and Language Therapist - Outpatients**
**London, The Portland Hospital**
**Full time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 18.75 hour per week**
**Permanent / Part Time**
**£Competitive salary dependent on experience**

We’re 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.

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, you’ll 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.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

**What you’ll 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
- ADOS trained or willing to undergo training
- 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 and willing to see inpatients when required

**Why HCA UK?**

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist, 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

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them