Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (End of contract 31/07/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7240634
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet Hospital
- Town
- Barnet
- Salary
- £34,521 - £41,956 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term
Band 5
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
This post is a band 5 speech and language therapist in the specialty areas of general
medicine (including stroke) and health services for the elderly at Barnet General
Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and
treatment of adult patients and maintaining associated records. The post holder will
participate in teaching in the department and for other professionals. The post involves
contributing to research and audit within Speech and Language Therapy and the
specialist area.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult inpatients. Main duties of the post holder are:
To assess and treat a caseload of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, as an autonomous practitioner, and maintain associated records
To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic inpatients
To develop effective treatment plans based on evidence-based research seeking guidance from senior speech and language therapist when necessary
To participate in CPD using evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform own practice and take an active role in own professional development
To prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriate
To participate in the bank holiday rota
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
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
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
World Class care Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualification in SLT
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in SLT
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area
Broad clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of presenting to groups
- Evidence of involvement in projects / audit
- Experience of managing a caseload independently
General clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work in teams
- Able to work independently
- Ability to reflect on own practice
- Able to prioritise urgent and routine tasks
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to adapt communication styles
- Good presentation skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rosalind Pawar
- Job title
- Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 216 4720
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