Band6:Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist- London

Pulse Staffing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in London is seeking a Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The post involves assessment, differential diagnosis and programmes of intervention for children and teenagers, with a focus on paediatric dysphagia and instrumental assessments including video fluoroscopy where appropriate.

HCPC registration is required, NHS acute hospital experience preferred, and applicants should be capable of managing children with tracheostomies in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, differential diagnosis and programmes of intervention for paediatric patients.
• Involve instrumental assessments of swallowing and potential procedures such as video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management.
• Collaborate with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Commitment to CPD

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Band6:Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist- London

Greater London

Job Title: Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist Banding : Band 6 Start date: ASAP Duration : 3months Location : London Working Hours: Mon day – Friday, 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5pm Rate : £ 2 8 - £ 3 2

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in London. The post-holder will provide assessment, differential diagnosis, and programmes of intervention for children and teenagers. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of instrumental assessments of swallowing and may be competent in procedures such as video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management. This role includes providing input for children and teenagers with tracheostomies, including in-reaching into the adult ICU for older teenagers, and supporting children on both curative and palliative pathways.

Responsibilities: As a Paediatric Acute Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for providing assessment, differential diagnosis, and programmes of intervention. You will have a strong knowledge of instrumental assessments of swallowing and may be competent in procedures such as video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management. The role includes input for children and teenagers with tracheostomies, including in-reaching into the adult ICU for older teenagers, and supporting children on both curative and palliative pathways. You will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• NHS experience preferred – if no NHS experience, must be compatible with NHS acute hospital environment
• Must be acute paediatric dysphagia competent
• Significant clinical experience working in a relevant specialist field (e.g., head & neck, neuro, oncology, acute paediatric dysphagia)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.