Job summary
Advanced Speech and Language Therapist - OutpatientsLondon, The Portland HospitalFull time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 18.75 hour per weekPermanent / Part Time£Competitive salary dependent on experience
Were looking for an Advanced 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.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you will have a proven track record of working with children who have complex needs.
In return for your expertise, youll have the chance to work alongside some of the top consultants, get access to training and professional development and work with high level, state-of-the-art, assistive technology to supplement your Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
About us
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What youll bring:
Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered member of HCPC
At least 5 years experience of working within paediatrics and complex needs such as autism and TBI.
Competent in dysphagia
ADOS trained or willing to undergo training
Experience of MDT working
Providing supervision to B6 outpatient SLT
Support SLT lead in managing outpatient service and oversee day to day running of outpatient clinic
Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters and willing to see inpatients when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist you will have a proven track record of working with children who have complex needs.
In return for your expertise, youll have the chance to work alongside some of the top consultants, get access to training and professional development and work with high level, state-of-the-art, assistive technology to supplement your Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What youll bring:
- Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- At least 5 years experience of working within paediatrics and complex needs such as autism and TBI.
- Competent in dysphagia
- ADOS trained or willing to undergo training
- Experience of MDT working
- Providing supervision to B6 outpatient SLT
- Support SLT lead in managing outpatient service and oversee day to day running of outpatient clinic
- Ideally experience of working with bilingual families and with interpreters and willing to see inpatients when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
HCA Healthcare UK
Address
The Portland Hospital
209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH