Acute Inpatient SLT Therapist – Rotational, Band 5

King's College Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapist role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Band 5 rotational post based in London. It offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with weekend work on a 1 in 6 basis and a fixed-term 6-month contract.

You will rotate across multiple inpatient areas, delivering assessment, treatment and management for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, while participating in supervision, CPD, and multidisciplinary team activities within a supportive

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Membership of RC SLT is desirable.
• BSc/MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload.
• Participate in providing cover across other parts of the SLT service and sites.
• Provide training and support to relatives and carers.
• Attend MDT meetings and contribute to minutes when required.
• Liaise with community SLTs on patient discharge.

Skills

Assess and treat communication

Swallowing assessment

Inpatient rotation experience

7-day service readiness

Team collaboration

CPD participation

Education

BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy

Registration with the HCPC

Member of RCSLT

Job description

The Speech and Language Therapist role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Band 5 rotational post based in London. It offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with weekend work on a 1 in 6 basis and a fixed-term 6-month contract.

You will rotate across multiple inpatient areas, delivering assessment, treatment and management for patients with communication and swallowing disorders, while participating in supervision, CPD, and multidisciplinary team activities within a supportive