Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and language therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 391-NMUH-7263502
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Adult community therapies , Pine lodge , St Michaels primary care centre
- Town
- Enfield
- Salary
- £34,521 - £50,697 per annum (pro rata) inclusive of HCAs
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy
Band 6
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
Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 )
Make a Difference. Shape the Future of Community SLT.
Are you an enthusiastic Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next big step in your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? If you're passionate about enhancing patient care and driving positive change, this could be the perfect role for you!
- Be part of a skilled and supportive team of SLTs and SLT Assistants.
- Collaborate with SLT and multidisciplinary teams across community services, North Middlesex University Hospital, and the Royal Free London NHS Trust.
- Enjoy flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
- Access full CPD support, leadership training, and career progression opportunities.
- Benefit from comprehensive well-being services, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, and a Wellbeing Forum
- RCSLT-recognised SLT degree and HCPC registration.
- A passion for supporting adult patients with acquired conditions.
- Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a desire to develop your leadership abilities.
Take the next step in your career—develop, grow, and inspire. Apply today and become part of a team that is changing lives every day.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Adult Community Therapies service. You will be co-located with the Adult Community rehabilitation team, Community Neuro therapy service, the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team and Nutrition & Dietetics colleagues.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. We are continually looking at our service delivery and how our services can integrate more fully to provide 1st class care to the population we serve.
Would you like to know more? Please give us a call and we can answer your questions or arrange an informal visit.
Working for our organisation
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community.
To perform comprehensive speech and language assessment (communication and / or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT
- HCPC Registered.
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification
Desirable criteria
- RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant CEN.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner
- Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment.
- Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately
- Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of electronic clinical notes packages i.e. RiO, System One, Care-Notes, Paris.
- Experience of working with translators within clinical settings.
- Experience of organising internal or external training session/course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 18 months – 2 years post graduate clinical experience.
- Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience.
- Clinical experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working with either out-patients and/or community MDT setting.
- Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions.
- Experience of delivering training packages to carers regarding dysphagia & communication.
- Supervision of students or assistants.
Desirable criteria
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC.
- Participation in project /audit activities.
Personal qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding
Essential criteria
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of evidence based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with an acquired medical condition
- Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills
- A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care.
- A strong commitment to patient focused care
other
Essential criteria
- Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license with access to a car for work use
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Helen Plum
- Job title
- Adult Community Therapies Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07967 884401
- Additional information
If you wish to make any further inquiries or to arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact:
Helen Plum (Adult Community Therapies Operational Manager) mobile: 07967 884401
Email: [email protected]
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