Job summary
A Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work as a the rotational band 7 post covering stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-rehab, neurooncology and neurocritical care.
Patients will have a wide range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders.
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.
This offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of expertise in the unit it also offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment. SLT at NHNN is an integral part of many services across the hospital
Main duties of the job
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 Division is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff.
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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 informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Successful completion of highly specialist/ expert short courses in tracheostomy assessment and management (including use of speaking valves for use with patients on ventilators), interpretation of videofluoroscopy and the highly specialist assessment and management of dysphagia (cervical auscultation, MSc modules)
- Evidence of working within the NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Excellent use of highly specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication, speech & language skills in an adult acute population
- Accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language
- Accurate interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
- Excellent use of highly specialist range of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acute acquired neurology, especially dysphagia demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
- Ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- Competent IT skills
- Effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Highly specialist lifting &/ or positioning of clients
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Successful completion of highly specialist/ expert short courses in tracheostomy assessment and management (including use of speaking valves for use with patients on ventilators), interpretation of videofluoroscopy and the highly specialist assessment and management of dysphagia (cervical auscultation, MSc modules)
- Evidence of working within the NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Excellent use of highly specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate swallowing disorders, communication and cognitive communication, speech & language skills in an adult acute population
- Accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language
- Accurate interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
- Excellent use of highly specialist range of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acute acquired neurology, especially dysphagia demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
- Ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects
- Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct
- Competent IT skills
- Effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Highly specialist lifting &/ or positioning of clients
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)
