University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom, and overseas.
UCLH is looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join for a short contract until 31.03.25 as a Band 4 over the ‘Winter Pressures’ period. The post is based at University College Hospital, working across the acute wards with a variety of patients and under the daily direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). This role would suit someone interested in applying to train as an SLT.
Main duties include but are not limited to:
* Assist the SLTs in providing a clinical service to in-patients with communication and/or swallowing problems, as delegated and directed by a qualified SLT.
* Liaise with families and community SLT colleagues for handovers.
* Maintain accurate records in line with RCSLT professional and Trust standards.
* Develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding adults and escalate/report any concerns.
* Understand the rationale behind therapy tasks and activities set by the SLT.
* Assist with gathering data for audits e.g. food provided at mealtimes, safe storage of thickening powders.
* Obtain feedback from patients/families.
* Complete admin tasks.
* Develop and organise resources.
* Manage equipment inventories.
Essential Requirements
* Must be able to commit to a full-time working pattern.
* Great communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Requirements
* Evidence of working within the NHS, social care, or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
* Interested in applying to train as an SLT.
A full job description is available upon request.
Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and one of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.
For further information, please contact Kaleena Cruz, Adult Acute Team Lead at kaleena.cruz@nhs.net (Monday to Thursday).
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