Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare trust seeks an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing a busy caseload with rotations in various specialties, including elderly care and acute stroke. Ideal candidates will have excellent clinical skills and a commitment to quality patient care. Join a supportive environment with continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy caseload in a clinical environment.
• Proven skills in multidisciplinary team working.
• Enthusiasm for equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the SLT team to manage a busy caseload.
• Participate in Band 6 rotation for skill development.
• Contribute to regular teaching and training programs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Dysphagia competencies

MDT working

Prioritisation skills

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly SLT teams. Integrated into multi‑disciplinary teams, we provide excellent care for our patients. You will join a team of 18 Speech and Language Therapists and SLTAs in a supportive, dynamic environment with a reputation for developing staff. This post includes rotations and specialist competencies in:

Specialist Rotations

• Acute general medicine and elderly care (Barnet Hospital)
• Acute stroke (Barnet Hospital)
• Respiratory, surgical and critical care (Barnet Hospital)
• Voice and head & neck cancer (Barnet Hospital, 1 session Chase Farm Hospital)
• Specialist neurological rehabilitation (Edgware Hospital)

Rotations are regularly reviewed. The successful candidate will be keen to develop specialist knowledge, with excellent organisational and clinical skills to provide high‑quality care and facilitate safe discharges. Opportunities exist to participate in Quality Improvement Projects and shape service development. The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and is committed to staff and service development. We offer in‑service and external training to meet service needs and individual learning objectives. You will be encouraged to develop clinical, teaching and managerial skills within Trust values and CPD guidelines.

Responsibilities

This post involves supporting the SLT team to manage a busy caseload and participating in the Band 6 rotation to gain competencies across the areas of elderly care and general medicine; respiratory and surgical wards, including critical care; voice, head and neck cancer service; acute stroke and specialist neurological rehabilitation. The SLT team also works with the Rapid Response Team. Dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation are necessary for this role. We provide inpatient and outpatient FEES and video fluoroscopy services and there will be opportunities for this post to participate in these services. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.

Benefits

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them.

Equality and Inclusion

Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.