Job summary
We require a specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Band 6 rotations at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) on one years' fixed term contracts. The rotations are between stroke, neurorehabilitation, neurology, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery. Patients will have a wide range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders. Candidates will ideally have post-graduate experience in adult neurology, rehabilitation, and dysphagia.
You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal / informal support and clinical / professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary range of services provided.
The post offers exceptional opportunities to use specialist clinical skills and contribute to the research and teaching programmes within this highly specialised patient population.
The Directorate is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff.
Main duties of the job
The rotational post manages and prioritises a defined SLT caseload within NHNN in one or two of the following in- or out-patient services: neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, stroke, neurorehabilitation, aphasia, neurology, and movement disorders. They will be supported by lead speech and language therapists and work together with the rest of the adult SLT team.
The SLT works closely with colleagues across UCLH Trust. As such, the posts require people who demonstrate evidence-based practice within adult neurology and rehabilitation, sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders due to acquired and progressive neurological conditions, excellent communication and teaching skills, and effective team-working abilities.
About us
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
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : 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.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : 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.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualification
Essential
- Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
- BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
- Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
- Post graduate dysphagia trained
- Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance programmes including one or more of the following areas: oAudit and clinical effectiveness oRisk management oPublic patient involvement
- Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students
- Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy
Communication
Essential
- 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 Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working
Personal & people development
Essential
- Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload
- Evidence of supervision skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g. Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to identify and monitor equipment and resource needs within own area of work
- 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
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
- A flexible approach to the changing service needs
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualification
Essential
- Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
- BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
- Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
- Post graduate dysphagia trained
- Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance programmes including one or more of the following areas: oAudit and clinical effectiveness oRisk management oPublic patient involvement
- Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students
- Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy
Communication
Essential
- 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 Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working
Personal & people development
Essential
- Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload
- Evidence of supervision skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g. Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to identify and monitor equipment and resource needs within own area of work
- 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
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
- A flexible approach to the changing service needs
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
