Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join their Head and Neck Centre team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer, as well as participating in multidisciplinary meetings and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience managing complex cases, contributing to world-class healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with dysphagia management.
• Ability to participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Experience with instrumental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for communication/swallowing disorders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinics.
• Assess complex dysphagia cases.

Skills

Assessment of communication disorders

Swallowing disorders management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and training development

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity is now available for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist wishing to develop and extend skills in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders related to Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer.

The post is based within the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Centre at University College London Hospital. The post holder will join a team of specialist and consultant speech and language therapists in head and neck cancer and will receive expert supervision. UCH is a national tertiary referral centre for a range of specialties, including head and neck cancer and sarcoma. It has strong links with the UCL Medical School and The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. UCH also functions as a District General Hospital providing a wide range of services to the local population in Camden and Islington. Camden and Islington are culturally diverse boroughs with many multiethnic, bilingual and multilingual speaking communities.

As a specialist speech and language therapist, you will deliver a comprehensive and specialist service to patients presenting with communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck tumours, including:

1. Input into multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics for management of patients undergoing surgery and/or chemo/radiotherapy
2. Assessment and management of patients with complex dysphagia including tracheostomy management
3. Participation in the use of instrumental assessment for dysphagia management, including videofluoroscopy and FEES
4. Participation in use of instrumental assessment for voice management, including VLE
5. Assessment and management of patients with complex communication impairments, including surgical voice restoration after total laryngectomy, speech and voice rehabilitation after treatment for head and neck cancer
6. Delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation for voice, speech and swallow
7. Participation in data collection for research and audit projects in line with the Trust research and development strategy, in consultation with the Consultant Head and Neck SLT post holder.
8. Development and delivery of teaching and training, both internal and external

University 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.

For 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 - 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 third year in a row.

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This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025.