Job summary
A Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery to work in the neurorehabilitation and neurology services.
The NRU is a regional rehabilitation unit providing intensive therapy to people with complex neurological disorders. The neurology service provides specialist assessment and intervention for in- and out-patients with a range of neurological and neuromuscular disabilities.
The person will work as part of the speech & language therapy team, alongside other allied health professional, to provide intensive and evidence-based therapy, including group therapy. They will also provide administrative and clinical support to the outpatient team.
The post holder needs to be very interested in learning about and working with acquired and progressive communication and swallowing impairments and their consequences, under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists.
This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. It also offers learning and development opportunities.
Applicants should have a good general education. Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment is essential.
Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Main duties of the job
The assistant post provides clinical and administrative to support to speech and language therapists in the neurorehabilitation and neurology services. The post holder will be an integral member of the team, helping services to provide person-centred and holistic assessment and treatments to people with communication and swallowing difficulties in an effective and efficient way.
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:
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs including English/ equivalent English qualification
- NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Understanding of roles of Allied Health Professionals and nursing in the NHS
Communication
Essential
- Excellent formal and informal communication
- Excellent level of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Working with the general public
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Able to organise workload flexibly
- Able to work as part of a team
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Computer literacy - Microsoft office, word, power point and excel programmes
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
- Ability to move between clinical areas/sites as required.
- Ability to handle clinical resources, equipment or documentation with appropriate aids and adjustments provided
- Role requires periods of standing and mobility, with reasonable adjustments in place as appropriate
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management within the NHS
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs including English/ equivalent English qualification
- NVQ3 or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Understanding of roles of Allied Health Professionals and nursing in the NHS
Communication
Essential
- Excellent formal and informal communication
- Excellent level of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Working with the general public
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Able to organise workload flexibly
- Able to work as part of a team
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Computer literacy - Microsoft office, word, power point and excel programmes
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
- Ability to move between clinical areas/sites as required.
- Ability to handle clinical resources, equipment or documentation with appropriate aids and adjustments provided
- Role requires periods of standing and mobility, with reasonable adjustments in place as appropriate
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management within the NHS
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).
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).
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)
