Location
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London

Hours
Full Time, rotational shifts including extended hours and 7 day service as appropriate

Salary
£38,488 per annum

About the Role
As a Speech and Language Therapist at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you will provide detailed assessment, treatment, and management for an autonomous caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. You will follow the Trust's Speech & Language Therapy service guidelines and standards, delivering high-quality care. The role involves providing cover across different parts of the SLT service and sites when required, supporting relatives and carers with relevant information and training, and actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. You will liaise with community therapists and other professionals to ensure seamless patient discharge and continuity of care. Timely and accurate reporting, including transfer and discharge documentation, is essential. You may also undertake the key worker role and are expected to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. The service operates a flexible, extended hours model including weekends to meet patient needs.

Governance and Quality Control
You will maintain an active programme of continuing professional development, contribute to service development and governance, and participate in relevant special interest groups. Regular evaluation of intervention effectiveness and service delivery models is expected, alongside involvement in departmental audits and research projects.

Education and Training
The role includes providing clinical training to speech and language therapy students (minimum 1 year post qualification experience required) and contributing to the education of other disciplines within acute and rehabilitation settings. You will engage in ongoing professional development through in-service training and external courses, supporting both your own and colleagues’ development. Mandatory Trust training must also be completed.

Research and Service Development
You will participate in audit activities and research initiatives within the Trust, contributing to the publication and dissemination of findings to improve clinical practice.

Administrative Responsibilities
Maintaining full, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records within EPIC is essential. You will prepare timely reports, participate in annual appraisals including six-monthly reviews, maintain clinical equipment, and contribute to infection control by adhering to relevant policies. Accurate statistical data provision and active participation in team meetings are also required.

Experience
Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in speech and language therapy is required. Experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders is essential.

About you
You should be a motivated and autonomous practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work flexibly across different clinical areas and sites, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

Qualifications
Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Commitment to ongoing professional development and mandatory training is required.