Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

HCA HEALTHCARE UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in the City of Westminster seeks an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to enhance patient care. The role involves managing voice therapy interventions and supporting patients with communication and swallowing needs in a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be HCPC registered, and have a special interest in voice therapy. This role offers excellent benefits, including extensive holidays, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered member of HCPC.
• Post-qualification hospital experience required.
• Familiarity with videofluoroscopy and FEES procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with voice disorders and deliver therapy interventions.
• Provide assessment and intervention for inpatients and outpatients.
• Manage acute cases including dysphagia and surgical patients.

Skills

Voice therapy

Dysphagia assessment

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. We provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From maxillofacial and ENT surgeries, head and neck radiotherapy, proton beam therapy (PBT) and other pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. This position offers exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations and the chance to develop advanced skills in a supportive environment. As an experience Speech and Language Therapist, ideally with a special interest in voice therapy, you will manage specialist outpatients and support the acute service in assessing and managing patients with communication and swallowing needs. The Harley Street Clinic service supports patients across HCA facilities in the W1 area including critical care units and wards, providing high-quality care at The Harley Street Clinic, as well Princess Grace Hospital, Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) and the private HCA wards at UCLH. You will work daily alongside a team of acute physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, occupational therapists, doctors and nurses as you provide expert Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention, educate staff and promote this service.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with voice disorders and deliver voice therapy interventions
• Provide communication assessment and intervention for inpatients and outpatients across designated sites.
• Manage acute cases, including dysphagia and complex surgical patients including critical care.
• Opportunity to develop skills in head and neck cancer rehabilitation, tracheostomy, videofluoroscopy, and FEES.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC
• Post-qualification hospital experience
• Experience or special interest in voice therapy
• Competence in dysphagia assessment and management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with experience of MDT working
• Familiarity with videofluoroscopy and FEES procedures and interest developing full competency

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're 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. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you'll be eligible for:

Benefits

• 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

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK's core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments: We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.