Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Role: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Neuro Rehabilitation
Location London / The Wellington Hospital, London
Full time: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Team at The Wellington Hospital

The SALT team is made up of 7 clinicians working in Rehab and a further 3 in the Acute Services

As a Speech and Language Therapy you will provide a high-quality service to inpatients and outpatients with communication, cognitive and swallowing difficulties within the Rehabilitation Unit.  We are a dynamic and supportive team and you will work within the Rehabilitation Speech Therapy team, as well as closely with members of the wider multidisciplinary team.  Training will be provided for Videofluroscopy, FEES and Tacheotomy.

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 you’ll bring:

• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered member of HCPC
• Experience working with adults with a range of neurological disorders.
• Experience working with those with complex communication, cognitive and physical disabilities.
• Post-graduate dysphagia competencies
• Experience working within an in-patient setting.

Why HCA UK? 

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.   

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist you would be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme 
• Group Life Assurance from day one 
• Critical illness cover 
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you 
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

Culture and values 

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. 

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: 

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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