Speech and Language Therapist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with post-graduate experience in adult neurosciences. This role involves managing a SLT caseload on the stroke in-patient ward, providing evidence-based practice for communication and swallowing disorders. The position offers opportunities for research and teaching within a supportive team environment. Join us in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic NHS setting.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in stroke in-patient wards and neuro-rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical reasoning in treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Demonstrated teaching skills in a specialized service area.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined SLT caseload within the stroke and neuro-rehabilitation unit.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice within adult neurology and stroke rehabilitation.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Education

Post-graduate experience in adult neurosciences

Job description

Overview

We require a 0.9WTE SLT with post graduate experience in adult neurosciences to work on the stroke in-patient ward and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at NHNN to cover maternity leave for 11 months from mid January 2026. The predominant caseload will be stroke and patients will have a range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders. You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal / informal support and clinical / professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary range of services provided. The post offers exceptional opportunities to use adult neuro clinical skills and contribute to the research and teaching programmes within this highly specialised patient population. The Directorate is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff. The department is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a defined SLT caseload within NHNN in stroke and NRU. They will be supported by Band 6 and Band 7 speech and language therapists and work together with the rest of the Stroke and NRU MDT. The SLT works closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues across UCLH Trust.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice within adult neurology and stroke rehabilitation, and apply sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders due to stroke and other acquired and progressive neurological conditions.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teaching skills, and effective teamwork within a specialised service area.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 0.9WTE Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with post-graduate experience in adult neurosciences.
• Ability to work on the stroke in-patient ward and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit; capable of contributing to research and teaching programmes.
• Strong evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders due to stroke and other neurological conditions.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and teamwork abilities.

About UCLH/NHNN

Working for our organisation 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. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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 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.
• UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and a diverse and inclusive employer with a culture of belonging and trust.

For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.