Band 5-6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist -Development post

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 51,000

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Band 5-6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist - Development post

Grade 5-6

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy
Grade: 5-6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 sessions per week
Job ref: 391-RFL-7009327-A

Site: Barnet Hospital
Town: Barnet and Chase Farm
Salary: £34,521 - £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Post amended to band 5 to 6 development post, therefore entry salary range will be £34,521 - £50,697
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/04/2025 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our SLT teams.

The post is advertised at band 5. Subject to completion of the probation period and specific objectives, the post will develop to a band 6.

Integrated into multi-disciplinary teams, we provide excellent quality of care for our patients. Alongside specialist clinical teams, you will be joining a team of 18 Speech and Language Therapists and SLTAs.

This post comprises rotations and specialist competencies in:

• Acute general medicine and elderly care (Barnet Hospital)
• Respiratory, surgical and critical care (Barnet Hospital)
• Voice and Head & neck cancer (Barnet Hospital, 1 weekly session Chase Farm Hospital)
• Specialist neurological rehabilitation (Edgware Hospital)

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual, who is keen to develop specialist clinical knowledge. They should have excellent organisational and clinical skills to provide a high quality of care and facilitate safe discharges. There are opportunities to participate in Quality Improvement Projects and setting new directions for our service.

Main duties of the job

This post involves supporting the SLT team to manage a busy caseload. Upon completion of development competencies, the post will participate in the Band 6 rotation to gain competencies across the areas of: elderly care and general medicine; respiratory and surgical wards, including critical care; voice, head and neck cancer service; acute stroke and specialist neurological rehabilitation. The SLT team also work with the Rapid Response Team.

Communication skills and proven experience of MDT working and prioritisation are essential for this role. We provide inpatient and outpatient FEES and video fluoroscopy services and there will be opportunities for this post to participate in these services.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.

Education & professional Qualifications

• Degree/graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas
• Membership of special interest group
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

• Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
• Experience at a Band 6 level or above including voice/head and neck cancer
• Experience with videofluoroscopy interpretation and clinical reporting
• Experience of working within a MDT
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Teaching/training of staff or students

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.