Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustSearch for more jobs in London
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Job overview
We’d like to hear from you if you’re a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who’s ready to join our dynamic, friendly, supportive, and hardworking team.
You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), working as an integrated and vital member of the AMU multi-disciplinary team (MDT), as well as maintaining a small general acute caseload which may include patients on critical care with tracheostomies and supporting with instrumental assessments (videofluoroscopy and FEES).
The post is based within the Adult Acute Team at University College Hospital (UCH). You will work flexibility across the AMU and general acute wards, as assigned by the Clinical Team Lead. You will be provided with managerial and leadership support, an established supervision system, and a range of opportunities for learning and participation in self and service development.
UCH is a national tertiary referral centre for a range of specialties, including haematological disorders. We have strong links with our Paediatric and Head and Neck SLT teams, as well as the teams at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and The Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and specialist service to patients presenting with complex speech, language and swallow disorders in the adult acute setting. Primary duties include:
- Assessment and management of patients with complex dysphagia, including tracheostomy management
- Assessment and management of patients with complex communication impairments
- Delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation for speech, language and swallow, disorders
- Use of instrumental assessment to guide dysphagia management, including videofluoroscopy (competencies required) and/or FEES (competencies desired)
- Supervising junior staff and student SLTs, as designated by the Clinical Team Lead
- Demonstrating strong leadership skills, including demonstrating initiative, organisational skills, and assisting with management of the team.
Developing and carrying out service development projects specific to the AMU as agreed with the line manager
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the 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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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