Returning to the profession

RCSLT Survey

The RCSLT is conducting a survey of SLTs who have returned to practice in the past few years, who are considering doing so in the next few years or who might be planning a career break in the future.

We would like to find out what it is like to return to the speech and language therapy profession after a break and what resources and support from the RCSLT would make it easier to do so.

The deadline for submissions is 20 September 2009.

Help for RCSLT members

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 (97.8kb pdf)

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.

Informal email group for returners

The RCSLT has started an informal email group for people who are returning to practise. If you would like to be added to this group, please email mary.weeks@rcslt.org