Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Paediatric Dysphagia
Band 7
Main area: Acute Speech and Language Therapy. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working considered). Job ref 343-7809613-AG-A. Site: St Helier Hospital, Town Sutton. Salary: Pro‑rata paid including HCAS. Closing date: 31/05/2026 23:59.
Job overview
Passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? This role allows you to work closely with parents and a multidisciplinary team across Epsom and St Helier and St George’s Trusts.
Main responsibilities
* Manage a specialist, highly complex clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
* Carry out dysphagia assessments and provide advice, support and training to families and professionals.
* Complete relevant paperwork including eating and drinking passports.
* Support SLT colleagues in the management and care of children with eating and drinking difficulties.
* Upskill in videofluoroscopy and maintain clinical competence.
Benefits and support
* Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in‑service training and peer supervision.
* Clinical supervision and a collaborative, friendly multidisciplinary team environment.
* Access to NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
* Opportunity to work alongside service leads to develop and promote the service.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Degree / Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
* Relevant postgraduate training in dysphagia.
* Attendance at relevant SIG.
Experience
* Experience in the assessment and management of complex eating and drinking difficulties.
* Experience working with neonates.
* Experience with videofluoroscopy or willingness to achieve competence.
Knowledge and skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Good analytical, problem‑solving and reflective skills.
* Proficient IT skills (Word, database, email, internet).
* Working knowledge of NHS systems such as EMIS, Cerner.
Legal and EEO statement
The NHS is an equal opportunities employer. We comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) and other legal requirements.
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