# Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/8b14d59b-8d82-4148-9f74-4d290d3d8de3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/8b14d59b-8d82-4148-9f74-4d290d3d8de3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 24 months (Limited Funding) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T16:43:57.254Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neurology/Neurology-v8051453 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8051453?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work in specialist neurology services in a predominantly outpatient settings. The post is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract at 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week).   The post-holder will work with people presenting with a wide range of neurological conditions but will include those with ataxia, facial impairment and neuromuscular conditions. The work could include MDT clinics, 1:1 assessment and intervention, and groups. ### Main duties of the job This post offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of expertise in the service, it also offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment.  You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal / informal support and clinical / professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary team of services provided. ### 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? ## Job Details A Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work in specialist neurology services in a predominantly outpatient settings. The post is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract at 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week). The post-holder will work with people presenting with a wide range of neurological conditions but will include those with ataxia, facial impairment and neuromuscular conditions. The work could include MDT clinics, 1:1 assessment and intervention, and groups. ## Job Description This post offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of expertise in the service, it also offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment. You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal / informal support and clinical / professional supervision. The SLT service has a very high profile within the multidisciplinary team of services provided. ## 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? ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level - Of working at a specialist level within adult neurology/ older people’s services/ Mental Health Care of Older People / dysphagia - Of delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences - Of supervising SLT students - Making accurate assessment of motor speech disorders - Acquiring and interpreting videofluoroscopic swallowing assessment images **Desirable** - Carrying out evidence based/ research projects ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Demonstration of effective management of change skills including the flexibility in approach to changes in patient and service needs - Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy, Infection Control and Health and Safety Guidelines ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written skills - Skills in delivering presentations and training including basic adaptations to presentation/ training style for a range of audiences - Experience of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting, and clinically supervising less experienced SLTs and support staff - Demonstrates knowledge of RCSLT and HPCs code of ethics and professional conduct - The ability to develop & implement short term clinically based projects - Competent IT skills ### Knowledge & Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Speech and Language Therapy - HPC Licence to practice as SLT - Registered member of RCSLT - Member of Neurological CEN - Successful completion of highly specialist post-graduate study relevant to communication (e.g., dysarthria, dyspraxia, dementia) and swallowing disorders (accredited dysphagia course) at MSc level or equivalent - Basic counselling - Training in SLT student clinical supervision **Desirable** - Evidence of working within the NHS ### Other requirements, including: **Essential** - Highly specialist lifting &/ or positioning of clients ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 672.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340891) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.