As a final year student, you’ll need to start thinking about what life will be like as an Newly Qualified Professional (NQP). We have lots of bespoke resources to help you in during your time as a student, picking a career path and during your early career.
- Find out more about a career involving research (Members only – log in to access)
- Your career – visit our section to see resources and information designed to support you throughout your career (Members only – log in to access)
- Find out if a portfolio career is right for you (Members only – log in to access)
- Interview questions (PDF)
- When you’re ready to start looking for your first role, visit the RCSLT jobs board, which specialises in promoting open speech and language therapy jobs across the UK.
Student day videos
Why policy and public affairs matter to you
Presented by Derek Munn, director of policy and public affairs at the RCSLT
Life after graduation
Produced by Tom Griffin, professional enquiries manager at the RCSLT
Northern Ireland update
Presented by Ruth Sedgewick, head of Northern Ireland office at the RCSLT
Wales update
Presented by Pippa Cotterill, head of Wales office at the RCSLT
Scotland update
Presented by Glenn Carter, head of Scotland office at the RCSLT
Utilizing social media
Produced by Josephine Olley, media and PR manager at the RCSLT
RCSLT NQP competency framework
Presented by Tom Griffin, professional enquiries manager at the RCSLT
Why policy and public affairs matter to you
Presented by Padraigin O’Flynn
Supporting your evidence-based practice
Presented by Sarah Lambert, research and outcomes officer at the RCSLT
Download useful links for evidence-based practice (PDF).
RCSLT website and CPD diary
Presented by Mark Singleton, learning officer at the RCSLT
RCSLT networks and communities
Presented by Kaleigh Maietta
Course Beetle – sponsor of RCSLT National Student Study Day 2022
Course Beetle is a leading provider of workforce training within education, health and social care, and specialise in training which supports practitioners to deliver evidence-based approaches and interventions for people of all ages with speech, language and communication needs or learning disabilities.
It can be daunting starting a new career. The RCSLT is here to help you throughout your career, including your time as an NQP. These resources will help you on every step of your journey
- RCSLT NQP pages – find out more about your journey as an NQP, continuing your professional development and information about supervision and support.
- FAQs for NQPS – review our list of Frequently asked questions and answers for NQPs
