Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join our supportive team of 15.75 wte SLT's and SLT therapy support worker staff at our Barnet and Chase Farm sites Trust and develop a range of specialist skills.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve working with other members of the SLT team to manage the busy acute medical caseload at Barnet Hospital and to work on our Band 6 rotation, including one rotation at our Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at Edgware Hospital, serving the local population. There will be supported input to gain competencies across the areas of acute elderly & medicine, respiratory and surgical wards, including critical care, voice, head and neck cancer services and our acute stroke wards. The SLT team also work with the Rapid Response Team and offer some services in this area.
Well developed dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation are necessary for this role. Some experience of videofluoroscopy is desirable, but training will be provided as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.
About us
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Hospital Trust is a dynamic and forward thinking Acute Trust with easy access to central London. Accommodation is available if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- Certificated graduate courses or equivalent inhouse training in clinical specialty areas
- Membership of special interest group
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
- Experience at a Band 6 level or above including voice/head and neck cance
- Experience with videofluoroscopy interpretation and clinical reporting
- Experience of working within a MDT
- Presentations to a range of groups
- Teaching/training of staff or students
Desirable
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
- Certificated graduate courses or equivalent inhouse training in clinical specialty areas
- Membership of special interest group
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
- Experience at a Band 6 level or above including voice/head and neck cance
- Experience with videofluoroscopy interpretation and clinical reporting
- Experience of working within a MDT
- Presentations to a range of groups
- Teaching/training of staff or students
Desirable
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).
