Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Neurosciences

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech & Language Therapist with developing 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 new but highly skilled multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The post will play a key role in supporting colleagues and service delivery.

The post offers exceptional opportunities to use specialist clinical skills and contribute to the research and teaching programmes within this highly specialised patient population. Applicants will have an opportunity to be involved in presenting results from the ICAP at conferences (e.g. BAS, UKSF, ESOC) and writing up for journals. 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:

• 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,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

24 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7738-A

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

• Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
• BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
• Post graduate dysphagia trained
• Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience within a neurorehabilitation or acute neurology setting
• Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological dysphagia
• Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological communication disorders
• Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas: oSLT in-service training oMDT in-service training oStudent training oInternal/External courses oJoint sessions with junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance programmes including one or more of the following areas: oAudit and clinical effectiveness oRisk management oPublic patient involvement
• Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students
• Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy

Quality and service improvement

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
• Proven ability to participate in the development of local policies and care protocols for rehabilitation of neurogenic speech, language and swallowing disorders, informed by a strong evidence-base
• Proven experience in planning, reviewing and auditing uni- and multi-disciplinary service delivery
• Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders
• Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g. Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of cultural, linguistic, behavioural and mental health issues affecting the care of patients and carers and the ability to use strategies to support patients and carers with these issues appropriately.
• Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working
• Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload.
• Evidence of supervision skills

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Proven ability to identify and monitor equipment and resource needs within own area of work
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
• A flexible approach to the changing service needs
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies, training and guidance on infection prevention and control.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
• BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Member of relevant Adult Neurology CENs
• Post graduate dysphagia trained
• Post graduate training in acquired neurological communication disorders

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience within a neurorehabilitation or acute neurology setting
• Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological dysphagia
• Post-registration experience of assessing and treating adults with acquired neurological communication disorders
• Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas: oSLT in-service training oMDT in-service training oStudent training oInternal/External courses oJoint sessions with junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance programmes including one or more of the following areas: oAudit and clinical effectiveness oRisk management oPublic patient involvement
• Evidence of supervision experience: oBand 5 SLT oSLT Assistants oSLT students
• Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy

Quality and service improvement

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines with reference to assessment and rehabilitation of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
• Proven ability to participate in the development of local policies and care protocols for rehabilitation of neurogenic speech, language and swallowing disorders, informed by a strong evidence-base
• Proven experience in planning, reviewing and auditing uni- and multi-disciplinary service delivery
• Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders
• Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPC's code of ethics and professional conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate legislation affecting working practice, e.g. Working with Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of cultural, linguistic, behavioural and mental health issues affecting the care of patients and carers and the ability to use strategies to support patients and carers with these issues appropriately.
• Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in complex case management, service delivery issues and conflict management Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working
• Demonstrates highly developed skills in multidisciplinary team working

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to identify areas for own personal/professional development through highly developed reflective practice skills and integrate knowledge gained into own practice.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own SLT workload.
• Evidence of supervision skills

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Proven ability to identify and monitor equipment and resource needs within own area of work
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines when dealing with frequent unpleasant conditions relating to patient contact including moving and handling
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to express reasons for desire to work in this area
• A flexible approach to the changing service needs
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies, training and guidance on infection prevention and control.

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

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)