Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Neurosciences

We require a specialist SLT with post graduate experience in adult neurology, rehabilitation, and dysphagia to join the Band 6 rotations between stroke, neurorehabilitation, neurology, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery. Patients will have a wide range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disordersMain duties of the jobYou 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. 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 Directorate is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff.About usUniversity 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. 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *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 second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person SpecificationKnowledge & QualificationEssential
Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC) BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST) Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs Post graduate dysphagia trained Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders
ExperienceEssential
Post-registration experience within a neurorehabilitation or acute neurology setting Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological dysphagia Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological communication disorders Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas: oSLT in-service training oMDT in-service training oStudent training oInternal/External courses oJoint sessions with junior staff
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in clinical governance programmes including one or more of the following areas: oAudit and clinical effectiveness oRisk management oPublic patient involvement Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy
Communication & Customer CareEssential
Demonstrates awareness of cultural, linguistic, behavioural and mental health issues affecting the care of patients and carers and the ability to use strategies to support patients and carers with these issues appropriately. Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working
Personal & people developmentEssential
Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload Evidence of supervision skills
Health, safety and securityEssential
Proven ability to identify and monitor equipment and resource needs within own area of work Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling
Quality and service improvementEssential
Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties Proven ability to participate in the development of local policies and care protocols for rehabilitation of neurogenic speech, language and swallowing disorders, informed by a strong evidence base Proven experience in planning, reviewing and auditing uni- and multi-disciplinary service delivery Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPC's code of ethics and professional conduct Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g. Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
Information processing (IT skills)Essential
Competent IT skills
Equality and DiversityEssential
Demonstrate knowledge of, commitment to, and adherence to the Equal Opportunities Policy
Personal QualitiesEssential
Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
Other requirementsEssential
Fluency in written and spoken English
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNational Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Queen Square London WC1N 3BGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 309-UCLH-#####
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