• Job Description

  Req#: C9391-25-1479?language=en&page=541&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, looking for flexible working? We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of a friendly and supportive SLT team by joining our staff bank at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

  The adult SLT inpatient service at the Royal Free Hospital provides specialist input for a wide-ranging number of complex aetiologies and our bank staff would work as integrated members of the MDT.

  Depending on service need, you will provide assessment and management for patients within our three primary teams of Stroke/Neurology, Health Services for Elderly People and Critical Care, with opportunity to also cover Respiratory, Cardiology, Acute medicine, Renal, Hepatology, Medical Oncology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Liver, HPB, Urology and Infectious diseases as needed.

  Our SLT team is highly skilled, running weekly Videofluoroscopy clinics, an SLT-led FEES service and are integral members of the critical care and tracheostomy weaning team. We are committed to using evidenced based practice and delivering excellent clinical outcomes.

  Within multi-disciplinary teams, we are dedicated to providing an excellent quality of care for our patients.If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free bank at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

  **VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

  Main duties of the job

  1.As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence based SLT assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients in acute and rehabilitation services.

  2.This post is a rotational post in the specialty areas of Health Services forElderly People, Acute Medicine/ MAU, Stroke and Critical Care on a 9monthly basis. The post holder will develop their competencies withineach specialty area working within the departmental competencyframework, taking an active role in continuing professional development.

  3.Deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcareprofessionals including nursing staff, junior therapists, and assistants.

  4.Undertake and present evidence-based projects and research includingdepartmental audit in aforementioned specialty areas, suggesting practicechanges, and updating resources, under the supervision of line managerand / or clinical supervisor.

  **For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

  About us

  Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £25.76 an hour Hourly

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  391-3719-BANK

  Job locations

  Royal Free Hospital

  London

  NW3 2QG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Royal Free World Class Values:

  The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

  CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  1.To demonstrate specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, differentialdiagnosis, treatment and management of language, communication andswallow problems in adults with acquired disorders, providing appropriateintervention and evaluating outcomes. To include patients withtracheostomies and who are ventilator dependant.

  2.To demonstrate specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned bycurrent evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

  3.To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in theassessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

  4.To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions based on evidence from assessment of complex cases, seeking advice as appropriate.

  5.To develop knowledge and skills within each specialty, consulting withclinical supervisor as appropriate.

  6.To apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice.

  RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

  1.To have due regard for personal safety and that of patients/carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensuring the safe positioning of self and others.

  2,To demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities

  3.To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived patient needs

  4.To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.

  LIAISON/TEAMWORK

  1.To contribute to the function of clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around patients needs, ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan.

  2.To liaise and share information with health staff as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines.

  3.To contribute to case conferences and multi-agency team meetings and policy development as appropriate e.g. social services and the voluntary sector.

  STAFF SUPPORT

  1.To supervise the work of junior SLT colleagues, assistants and volunteers, and to provide support as required.

  2.To provide line management to junior therapists from other disciplines.

  3.To provide emotional support for students, volunteers, and more junior speech and language therapists when distressing circumstances arise.

  **For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Royal Free World Class Values:

  The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

  CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  1.To demonstrate specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, differentialdiagnosis, treatment and management of language, communication andswallow problems in adults with acquired disorders, providing appropriateintervention and evaluating outcomes. To include patients withtracheostomies and who are ventilator dependant.

  2.To demonstrate specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned bycurrent evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

  3.To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in theassessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

  4.To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions based on evidence from assessment of complex cases, seeking advice as appropriate.

  5.To develop knowledge and skills within each specialty, consulting withclinical supervisor as appropriate.

  6.To apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice.

  RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

  1.To have due regard for personal safety and that of patients/carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensuring the safe positioning of self and others.

  2,To demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities

  3.To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived patient needs

  4.To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.

  LIAISON/TEAMWORK

  1.To contribute to the function of clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around patients needs, ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan.

  2.To liaise and share information with health staff as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines.

  3.To contribute to case conferences and multi-agency team meetings and policy development as appropriate e.g. social services and the voluntary sector.

  STAFF SUPPORT

  1.To supervise the work of junior SLT colleagues, assistants and volunteers, and to provide support as required.

  2.To provide line management to junior therapists from other disciplines.

  3.To provide emotional support for students, volunteers, and more junior speech and language therapists when distressing circumstances arise.

  **For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

  Person Specification

  Education & professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
  • Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

  Desirable

  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Membership of an RCSLT Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)

  Others

  Essential

  • Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines.

  Skills & Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the SLT in the acute setting.
  • Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well-established assessment and intervention and management skills for speech/swallow/communication.
  • Able to work autonomously and use initiative.
  • Effective clinical reasoning skills.
  • Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice.
  • Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary.
  • Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be proactive in service development.
  • Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice.
  • Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.
  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic notes.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post graduate work experience as an SLT with an adult acquired population within the acute hospital setting
  • Experience of working in an MDT
  • Practised as an SLT at Band 5 or above
  • Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
  • RCSLT Dysphagia Competent
  • Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of speech/swallowing/language and cognitive communication deficits
  • Experience of utilising and referring patients for instrumental swallow assessment
  • Good understanding of relevant RCSLT and wider clinical guidelines relevant to rotations
  • Presenting to groups
  • Supervision of B5 SLTs, assistants and/or students
  • Active participation in an audit or project work
  • Evidence of CPD

  Royal Free World Class Values

  Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

  Personal Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
  • To respond positively and flexibly to changes in working practices
  • Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
  • Active advocate for equality and diversity including having an awareness of local EDI policies.

  Person Specification

  Education & professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a speech and language therapist
  • Certificated post graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

  Desirable

  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Membership of an RCSLT Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)

  Others

  Essential

  • Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines.

  Skills & Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the SLT in the acute setting.
  • Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well-established assessment and intervention and management skills for speech/swallow/communication.
  • Able to work autonomously and use initiative.
  • Effective clinical reasoning skills.
  • Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice.
  • Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary.
  • Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be proactive in service development.
  • Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice.
  • Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.
  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic notes.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post graduate work experience as an SLT with an adult acquired population within the acute hospital setting
  • Experience of working in an MDT
  • Practised as an SLT at Band 5 or above
  • Completed RCSLT NQP competencies
  • RCSLT Dysphagia Competent
  • Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches for the management of speech/swallowing/language and cognitive communication deficits
  • Experience of utilising and referring patients for instrumental swallow assessment
  • Good understanding of relevant RCSLT and wider clinical guidelines relevant to rotations
  • Presenting to groups
  • Supervision of B5 SLTs, assistants and/or students
  • Active participation in an audit or project work
  • Evidence of CPD

  Royal Free World Class Values

  Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

  Personal Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
  • To respond positively and flexibly to changes in working practices
  • Support, adapt and participate in evaluations/changes to services.
  • Active advocate for equality and diversity including having an awareness of local EDI policies.

  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

  Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Free Hospital

  London

  NW3 2QG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Free Hospital

  London

  NW3 2QG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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