Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

Royal Free; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team. The role involves managing diverse caseloads across several medical areas, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging in professional development. Ideal candidates will have dysphagia competencies and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a fixed-term contract ending January 2027.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and clinical skills.
• Dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation.
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge across multiple clinical areas.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, especially for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the SLT team in managing a busy caseload across multiple medical areas.
• Participate in the Band 6 rotation to gain competencies in various clinical areas.
• Collaborate with the Rapid Response Team and multidisciplinary team members.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient FEES and video fluoroscopy services.
• Contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.
• Engage in Quality Improvement Projects and shape service development.
• Maintain high standards of clinical, teaching and managerial skills.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Dysphagia competencies

MDT working

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly SLT teams. Integrated into multidisciplinary teams, you will work with a team of 18 Speech and Language Therapists and SLTAs in a supportive, dynamic environment with a reputation for developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the SLT team in managing a busy caseload across Acute general medicine and elderly care (Barnet Hospital), Acute stroke (Barnet Hospital), Respiratory, surgical and critical care (Barnet Hospital) and Voice & Head & Neck cancer (Barnet Hospital, 1 session at Chase Farm Hospital).
• Participate in the Band 6 rotation to gain competencies in elderly care, general medicine, respiratory and surgical wards (including critical care), voice & head & neck cancer service, acute stroke and specialist neurological rehabilitation (Edgware Hospital).
• Collaborate with the Rapid Response Team and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient FEES and video fluoroscopy services, bringing dysphagia competencies to the role.
• Contribute to the regular teaching and training programme throughout the Trust.
• Engage in Quality Improvement Projects and shape service development.
• Maintain high standards of clinical, teaching and managerial skills in line with Trust values and CPD guidelines.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Excellent organisational and clinical skills.
• Dysphagia competencies and proven skills in MDT working and prioritisation.
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge across multiple clinical areas.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion – enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

This is a fixed‑term contract ending January 2027.

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

For more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, please refer to the attached job description.