About this role
Job summary
A Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work in specialist neurology services in a predominantly outpatient settings. The post is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract at 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week). The post-holder will work with people presenting with a wide range of neurological conditions but will include those with ataxia, facial impairment and neuromuscular conditions. The work could include MDT clinics, 1:1 assessment and intervention, and groups.
Main duties of the job
This post offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of expertise in the service, it also offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment.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 team of services provided.
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.
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 & Qualifications Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy HPC Licence to practice as SLT Registered member of RCSLT Member of Neurological CEN Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g., dysarthria, dyspraxia, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent Basic counselling Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
Evidence of working within the NHS
Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level Of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people's services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / dysphagia Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences Of supervising SLT students Making accurate assessment of motor speech disorders Acquiring and interpreting videofluoroscopic swallowing assessment images
Desirable
Carrying out evidence based/ research projects
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent verbal and written skills Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting, and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects Competent IT skills
Personal Qualities Essential
Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines
Other requirements, including: 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)