Returning to the profession

The RCSLT is keen to encourage therapists who have been on career breaks to return to working as part- or full-time SLTs.

We provide a service to members who are thinking about returning and who need help and advice on how to:

• Find a placement for supervised practice
• Get a return to practice NHS bursary
• Register with the Health Professions Council (HPC)

Please download and read the following:
Regulation and Returners to the Profession (36kb doc)
Frequently Asked Questions (130kb doc)

Information on the HPC returner to practise regulations can be found on this HPC web page. We strongly advise you to contact HPC to advise them that you intend to return to practise.

Your RCSLT membership status when you return to work?

If you have been out of practice for more than two years, you apply to become a 'returner' RCSLT member, whether you work part time or full time. You hold this status for one year, after which you transfer onto the full membership list again.