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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team of acute Speech and Language Therapists at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Kingston Hospital is the first acute trust in London to be rated Outstandingfor being well-led and caring.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team of acute Speech and Language Therapists at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Kingston Hospital is the first acute trust in London to be rated Outstandingfor being well-led and caring.
You will be the Speech and Language Therapist for the paediatric department, therefore the ability to work independently is essential but you will also work closely with Dietetics colleagues and other members of the MDT. A comprehensive supervision structure is in place and you will be well supported.
Experience of working with neonates and children with feeding and swallowing problems in an acute or community setting is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and prioritising a caseload of neonatal and paediatric in-patients presenting with a range of feeding / swallowing difficulties as well as providing an out-patients service to follow up acute admission and a monthly joint out-patient feeding clinic run collaboratively with the Dietitian. Opportunities will also be available to help develop the service in collaboration with the Principal SLT and paediatric and neonatal MDT
Main duties of the job
At a highly specialist level, you will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge neonates and paediatric patients with suspected or confirmed feeding, swallowing, eating, drinking and communication difficulties within the neonatal unit and paediatric wards. You will work collaboratively as an integral member of the neonatal and paediatric multidisciplinary team, supporting staff and families to identify babies and children at risk of dysphagia and communication challenges to establish safe, effective, and positive oral feeding and supportive communication practices.
You will provide expert clinical advice and/or interventions for complex neonatal and paediatric dysphagia cases and contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based feeding and communication pathways. As part of the wider neonatal team, you will promote developmental care principles to support optimal neurodevelopmental outcomes for babies and support with advocation of Baby Friendly Initiative principles on the neonatal and paediatric wards.
In addition to clinical duties, you will take a leadership role in service development, audit, education, and training of staff and families, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and family-integrated care. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff and students, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
About Us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro rata pa incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
396-NN-7352976-AHP-GV-Y
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Job Description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
* RCSLT accredited degree in Speech & Language Therapy
* Post graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/post graduate diploma or certificate at Intermediate or Advanced level) in Paediatric and Neonatal Dysphagia
* RCSLT Level C Specialist Dysphagia Practitioner
* RCSLT Level C in Neonatal Dysphagia
* oExtensive post qualification experience working within paediatric/infant dysphagia
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/post graduate diploma or certificate) or RCSLT competencies in Videofluoroscopy or FEES
* Ability to carry out videofluoroscopy or FEES independently
Essential
* Specialist SLT skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties using evidence-based practice
* Current best practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties
Desirable
* Competent in neonatal / paediatric tracheostomy management
* Experience of developing and running quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Essential
* Specialist SLT skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties using evidence-based practice
* Current best practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties
Desirable
* Competent in neonatal / paediatric tracheostomy management
* Experience of developing and running quality improvement projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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