Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech & Language Therapist with highly specialist clinical skills to work within an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programme at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The post is being offered as a 2 year fixed term contract to deliver an ICAP with a randomised control trial in collaboration with University College London and City St George's University.
You will join a wider team of SLTs based at NHNN. The SLT team has a well-established system for formal / informal support and professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary range of services provided at NHNN.
Main duties of the job
The post offers a novel opportunity to provide high dose, specialist input for people with aphasia in a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The post will play a key role in the leadership and development of the service and staff.
The post offers exceptional opportunities to use specialist clinical skills and contribute to the research and teaching programmes within this highly specialised patient population. The Division is fully committed to research and development and actively supports and funds the continuous professional development of its staff.
About us
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-7738
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post- graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level
- Of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people's services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / aphasia
- Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Of supervising SLT students
- Make accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language
Desirable
- Carrying out evidence based/ research projects
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Licence to practice as SLT
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Member of Neurological CEN
- Successful completion of highly specialist post- graduate study relevant to communication (e.g. aphasia, dysarthria, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent
- Basic counselling
- Training in SLT student clinical supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level
- Of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people's services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / aphasia
- Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Of supervising SLT students
- Make accurate phonetic/ phonemic transcription of spoken language
Desirable
- Carrying out evidence based/ research projects
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
- Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG