Job Description

BANK Speech and Language Therapist- Inpatient and Outpatient

London, The Portland Hospital

Competitive salary dependent on experience

We're looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC and home to the largest private hospital-based rehabilitation centre in the UK.


Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.


We are looking for therapists with experience in an acute hospital setting and/or outpatient setting, and has experience working with patients with complex needs. This post will require flexibility to work across the hospital setting and support both our inpatient and outpatient service.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide specialist communication assessment and intervention with infants, children and young person's presenting with a wide range of underlying diagnosis including neurodevelopmental, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and genetic conditions. Assess and provide intervention to infants, children and young persons with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Develop goal directed care plans using evidence-based practice and specialist knowledge, in collaboration with patients' and their families. Use excellent communication skills and effective partnership working within the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own performance and a commitment to continuous professional development. Adopt a flexible and dynamic approach to patient care that supports the team to provide high quality service across all hospital programs.

What you'll bring:

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of HCPC At least 2 years of experience working within a paediatric hospital and/or paediatric outpatient setting. Competent in dysphagia Experience of MDT working Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters

HCA Culture and Values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK's core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable Adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them