Job Description

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



Integrated into multi-disciplinary teams, we provide excellent care for our patients. You will join a team of 18 Speech and Language Therapists and SLTAs in a supportive, dynamic environment with a reputation for developing staff.

This post includes rotations and specialist competencies in:

Acute general medicine and elderly care (Barnet Hospital)



Acute stroke (Barnet Hospital)



Respiratory, surgical and critical care (Barnet Hospital)



Voice and Head & neck cancer (Barnet Hospital, 1 session Chase Farm Hospital)



Specialist neurological rehabilitation (Edgware Hospital)



Rotations are regularly reviewed.



The successful candidate will be keen to develop specialist knowledge, with excellent organisational and clinical skills to provide high-quality care and facilitate safe discharges. Opportunities exist to participate in Quality Improvement Projects and shape service development.



The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and is committed to staff and service development. We offer in-service and external training to meet service needs and individual learning objectives. You will be encouraged to develop clinical, teaching and managerial skills within Trust values and CPD guidelines.



This is a fixed-term contract ending January 2027.



This post involves supporting the SLT team to manage a busy caseload and participating 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.



Dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation are necessary 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.



The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.



Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.



Enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net



Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.



Informal enquiries are welcomed by Rosalind Pawar, SLT Clinical and Professional Lead at Rosalind.Pawar@nhs.net