Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Jobs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to assess and treat patients with communication and cognitive difficulties. The role involves developing therapy programmes and leading therapy groups while maintaining high clinical standards. Ideal candidates will benefit from extensive support for career progression and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free lunch when on duty

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Active Learning Hub

Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Qualifications

• Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment expertise.
• Ability to devise evidence-based therapy programmes.
• Experience in supervising less experienced SLTs and/or assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for patients with difficulties.
• Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
• Ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy as a Named Therapist.

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We support a positive work-life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements. Please discuss your needs with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences.

What you'll be doing:

1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment for patients with physical, cognitive, communication, and behavioural difficulties caused by neurological insult and acquired brain injury.
2. Devise evidence-based therapy programmes at a specialist level, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
3. Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
4. Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidelines.
5. Ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy as a Named Therapist, including coordinating discharges.
6. Supervise less experienced SLTs and/or assistants as per ACG policy.
7. Participate in induction and training of other IDT members as appropriate.
8. Uphold all relevant codes of practice and regulations.
9. Contribute to policy and service development initiatives related to SLT.
10. Ensure safety and protect patients' human rights.

What to look forward to:

• Free lunch when on duty
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to Active Learning Hub for e-learning and face-to-face training
• Active Reward App with discounts and savings
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
• Salary sacrifice options
• Aegon 5% matched pension scheme
• Medicash Health Plan for you and your family
• Recognition through the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1500
• Support from clinical and business leadership teams for career development