Speech and Language Therapist (FTC)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing specialist communication assessments and interventions for infants and children with various conditions. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and at least three years of experience in a paediatric hospital setting. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Qualifications

• Registered member of HCPC.
• At least 3 years of experience in a paediatric hospital or outpatient setting.
• Experience of MDT working.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication assessments and interventions.
• Assess and intervene for eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop goal-directed care plans with patients and families.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and partnership working

Education

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Advanced Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient and Outpatient

London, The Portland Hospital

Part Time 28 hours per week

Were looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and home to the largest private hospital-based rehabilitation centre in the UK.

Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.

We are looking for therapists with experience in an acute hospital setting and/or outpatient setting, and has experience working with patients with complex needs. This post will require flexibility to work across the hospital setting and support both our inpatient and outpatient service.

Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist communication assessment and intervention with infants, children and young persons presenting with a wide range of underlying diagnosis including neurodevelopmental, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and genetic conditions.
• Assess and provide intervention to infants, children and young persons with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop goal directed care plans using evidence-based practice and specialist knowledge, in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Use excellent communication skills and effective partnership working within the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Adopt a flexible and dynamic approach to patient care that supports the team to provide high quality service across all hospital programs.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Speech and Language Therapist, youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist communication assessment and intervention with infants, children and young persons presenting with a wide range of underlying diagnosis including neurodevelopmental, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and genetic conditions.
• Assess and provide intervention to infants, children and young persons with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop goal directed care plans using evidence-based practice and specialist knowledge, in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Use excellent communication skills and effective partnership working within the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Adopt a flexible and dynamic approach to patient care that supports the team to provide high quality service across all hospital programs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• What you will bring:
• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC
• At least 3 years of experience working within a paediatric hospital and/or paediatric outpatient setting.
• Experience of MDT working
• Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters

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.