Overview
Job summary: This is a wonderful opportunity to progress in complex needs, dysphagia and autism assessment. The post holder will be part of the Haringey Early Years SLT team with an interest in developing a specialism in dysphagia, SLCN and autism. You will also be part of the MDT autism assessment team for 2 days a week, assessing children 2–12 years. Your EYrs caseload will consist of neonates to 5 years. You will advise and provide training on AAC and autism to parents and Early Years Practitioners. You will work alongside specialists in this area and be part of a skilled MDT including PTs, OTs, dietitians, HVs, paediatricians, portage visitors and infant feeding specialists, with opportunities for joint working and interdisciplinary learning. You will also work with and support junior staff including therapists, assistants and students.
Your caseload of children will have SLCN and/or dysphagia and will include clinic, home and/or nursery visits. Interventions may be 1:1 or group. You will advise/train carers and multi‑agency staff on issues related to both individual cases and effective communication strategies/good communication environments. The postholder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and participate in CPD to maintain and further develop specialist knowledge and clinical practice. This is an opportunity for development in dysphagia competencies.
Main duties
It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:
* Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice
* Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met, and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.
* Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues’ professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects, and supporting training
* Ensure optimum use is made of working time.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and aims to ensure services are fair and accessible to everyone. We value differences and strive to recruit a workforce representative of the population. We are committed to equal opportunities and recruitment practices sensitive to age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
Details
Date posted: 19 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year (pro rata) inclusive of Outer HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 220-WHT-3399
Job locations: Tynemouth Road Health Centre, Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, N15 4RH
Job responsibilities
* To provide specialist input into assessment and therapy for children with SLCN (including autism) and dysphagia and their families (birth to 5 years).
* To provide specialist input into autism assessments for children 2–12 years, including detailed development case histories from parents/carers and/or ADOS assessments with the child/young person.
* The postholder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and participate in continuing professional development to maintain and further develop specialist knowledge and clinical practice.
* To be involved in clinical governance issues by staying up to date with developments in paediatrics, undertaking audits to evaluate practice and participating in research projects.
* To have a support role with junior colleagues, therapy assistants and students.
* To advise and train carers and multi‑agency staff on issues related to individual cases and effective communication and language strategies.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training (Essential)
* Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
* Registered with RCSLT and HCPC
* Evidence of CPD in the clinical area
Skills/Abilities/Experience (Essential)
* Experience working with children with complex needs
* Experience with assessment and intervention for children with complex needs including Down syndrome, autism and developmental delay
* Experience prioritising therapy/own workload and working collaboratively with health and other agencies including education
Desirable
* Experience working with children with dysphagia
* ADOS training or other autism assessment experience
* Experience delivering training online or in settings to EYPs and parents
Other requirements
* To take the majority of leave in school holidays
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Tynemouth Road Health Centre, Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, N15 4RH
Employer website: whittington.nhs.uk
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