Speech And Language Therapist, B5 (Rotational)

King'S College Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust

Orpington

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist on a rotational basis across PRUH and Orpington sites. The role focuses on acute medicine, stroke, and neuro-rehabilitation with 9-month placements in each area, supported by a strong supervision and CPD framework.

You will deliver SLT care for both communication and swallowing, participate in MDTs, and maintain comprehensive records.

Qualifications

BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
Registration with the HCPC.
Experience with acutely unwell patients in SLT training/clinical setting.
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

Provide detailed assessment and management for an autonomous caseload of communication and swallowing disorders.
Participate in providing cover across other parts of the SLT service and sites.
Attend MDT and ward meetings; contribute to goal setting and minute taking.
Provide training for students and contribute to education of other disciplines.
Maintain full, accurate EPIC records and timely reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in SLT

HCPC registration

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 (rotational post) - Princess Royal University Hospital & Orpington Hospital Sites

The post offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive acute inpatient team in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King's offers high quality Band 5 rotations including Acute Medicine and Stroke on the PRUH site and Neuro-rehabilitation based at Orpington Hospital.

The successful applicant will provide Speech and Language Therapy within each clinical specialty, remaining within each area for 9 months. This will allow the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills, alongside specified learning objectives for the rotation and ring-fenced learning time to achieve these.

The acute SLT team works closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The SLT service offers a comprehensive supervision and CPD structure with a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development. There is a strong emphasis on the management of both communication and swallowing difficulties and the impact of SLT within the acute setting. This post requires a flexible approach to working and will require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern. We provide a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic.

Main duties of the job

The band 5 Speech and Language Therapy post involves rotation across 3 clinical areas - a) Stroke, b) Medicine, c) Neuro-rehabilitation

The post holder will provide Speech and Language Therapy services within a clinical specialty, remaining within each area for a maximum of 9 months. This will allow them the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills. Line management will be provided by the relevant senior therapist depending on the rotation.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 213-Division-A-8270709-A

Job locations: PRUH and Orpington
KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o PRUH and Orpington Hospital
Greater London
BR6 8ND
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To provide detailed assessment, treatment and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following Kings College Hospital Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards.
To participate in providing cover across the other parts of the SLT service (and sites) where appropriate.
To provide relevant information, training and support to relatives and carers.
To attend and contribute to, multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting meetings, and other ward meetings as necessary and to share in minute taking when required.
To liaise with community speech and language therapists and other relevant professional organisations when patients are discharged from KCH.
To provide timely and accurate reports, including transfer/discharge reports and including SLT information in medical notes where appropriate.
To undertake the key worker role if required.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and according to KCH policies.
To provide a 7 day, extended hours flexible service as appropriate.

Governance / Quality Control

To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.
To make recommendations on service development and governance.
To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.
To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research
To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate

Education and Training

To provide clinical training for speech and language therapy students as appropriate to the experience of the post holder (at least 1 year post qualification).
To contribute to education and training of other disciplines in both the acute and rehabilitation settings.
To undertake continuing professional development within the field of communication and swallowing disorders, both through in-service training and attendance on external courses, and to feed back on any relevant courses attended.
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
To undertake mandatory Kings College Hospital training

Research and Service Development

To participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area
To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.

Administrative Responsibilities

To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC
To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.
To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.
To maintain clinical equipment in good order and carry out inventory checks as requested.
To contribute to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by the hand washing policy and other policies related to barrier nursing.
To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.
To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

BSc or recognised postgraduate MSc or diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with acutely unwell patients within Speech & Language Therapy training/clinical experience including reflection on the role of a Speech & Language Therapist in this context
Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical patient-centred manner

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Ability to assess, diagnose and manage communication problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
Ability to assess, diagnose and manage swallowing problems in the context of an acute inpatient setting
Excellent communication skills - spoken & written
Good auditory and perceptual skills
Willing to work in all areas on rotation
Ability to communicate complex and emotive information
Basic level IT skills
Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
Appropriate professional presentation
Able to reflect on previous clinical/ personal experiences and demonstrate learning and personal development from these
Professional and patient focused approach, acting as a role model to colleagues or junior staff members
Demonstrates the King's Values
Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously
Ability to undertake a range of management and therapeutic decisions
Demonstrates awareness of limitations of own knowledge and experience and when to seek help/advice
Evidence of organisational and time management skills
Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
A flexible approach to working patterns, which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
Demonstrates skill in preparing teaching materials and participate in designated training/courses
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner

Desirable

Ability to take on student/assistant supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).