About this role
Job summary
Role: Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Site: The London Bridge Hospital and The Lister Hospital (twice per month), Central London
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday
Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts 0830-1630
Pay: Competitive dependent on experience + Benefits (pension, private health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our London Bridge Hospital campus, rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC. The London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City.
This role is primarily based at London Bridge Hospital, with occasional support provided to The Lister Hospital, approximately twice per month according to service requirements.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in the delivery and development of Speech & Language Therapy services within Critical Care, while also supporting patients across neurology, general medicine, surgery and oncology. Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults with swallowing and communication disorders, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and a wider network of HCA Speech & Language Therapy colleagues.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong background in acute adult services and Critical Care. You will have experience managing complex swallowing and communication disorders and be confident working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Inpatient experience is preferable, but we would also consider strong applicants with solely outpatient experience. Voice therapy experience would be advantageous, however there are opportunities to undertake training in voice therapy and other specialist areas.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist youll 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
Job description Job responsibilities
An experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is working at an advanced level in a specialist area providing care to patients that present with a range of swallowing and communication issues. This is a clinical role providing care to patients in the inpatient or outpatient setting. The workload may be somewhat specialized with independent skills to assess, formulate treatment plans and independently prioritize a caseload. Within this role there will be an element of service and business development within a specialist field, to represent and direct high-quality care, grow and develop the service line. Working with a high level of independence, the role may include mentoring and supervision of junior members of the SALT department. Student training, in-service teaching, service development and service promotion would be expected. Depending on clinical need there may be a requirement for cover at other HCA sites. You may also deputise for the Lead SALT when required.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working within an acute adult hospital setting, including Critical Care Evidence of successful completion of tracheostomy competency framework & able to independently manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Evidence of successful post graduate training in videofluoroscopy/FEES.
Desirable
Experience in Voice Therapy
Qualifications Essential
Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of HCPC
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.
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)