Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week Job reference: 309-UCLH-8059 Site: Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, London Salary: £47,951 - £56,863 per annum (inclusive of HCAS) Closing date: 05/07/:59
Job Overview
Provide specialist Voice and Upper Airway speech and language therapy to adults with complex ENT diagnoses. Work within a multidisciplinary team of 10 SLTs and 4 laryngologists in a centre of excellence.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver autonomous specialist Voice and Upper Airway SLT services to adult patients.
- Provide assessment and intervention for complex physical, psychological and emotional needs.
- Collaborate effectively with a large team of specialists and support junior staff.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registration in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Evidence of NHS working experience.
- Strong basic counselling skills.
- Experience in clinical supervision of SLT students.
- Completion of specialist postgraduate training in voice disorders at MSc level or equivalent.
- Member of relevant CEnS.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years experience with adult voice patients.
- Experience carrying out evidence based research projects.
- Proven utilisation of assessment tools for adult voice and swallowing disorders.
- Supervision of junior staff.
- Specialist therapeutic interventions for adult voice and swallowing disorders.
- Experience in adult dysphagia and voice with children.
- Training delivery to diverse audiences.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. UK work right or sponsorship will be considered if all visa criteria are met.
