Dev Specialist SLT complex needs, dypshagia and autism assessment

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing and supporting children with complex needs, dysphagia, and autism. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical assessments. This permanent position offers full-time work and opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Evidence of experience with dysphagia and autism assessments.
• Strong communication skills for training and advising.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapy for children with SLCN and dysphagia.
• Conduct autism assessments and maintain clinical expertise.
• Support junior colleagues and participate in clinical governance.

Skills

Experience with children with complex needs

Assessment and intervention experience

Collaboration with health and educational agencies

Education

Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered Member of the RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

Overview

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 be part of the MDT autism assessment team two days a week, assessing children aged 2–12 years. Your EYyrs caseload includes neonates to 5 years. You will advise and train on AAC and autism to parents and EY Practitioners, work alongside specialists, 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 support more junior staff including therapists, assistants and students.

Your caseload will include children with SLCN and/or dysphagia and may involve clinic, home and/or nursery visits. Interventions may be 1–1 or in groups. You will advise/train carers and multi‑agency staff on issues related to individual cases and effective communication strategies and 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 of the job

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 to 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

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum (pro rata) inclusive of Outer HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 220-WHT-3399

Job location: 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. This could involve 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 keeping 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 both individual cases and effective communication and language strategies.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of the RCSLT and HCPC Registration to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses and other CPD in clinical area

Skills/Abilities/Experience

• Evidence of a range of experience working with children with complex needs
• Experience of carrying out assessment and intervention for children with complex needs including Down syndrome, autism and general developmental delay
• Experience of prioritisation of therapy/workload and working collaboratively with colleagues in health and other agencies including education

Desirable

• Evidence of experience working with children with dysphagia
• Evidence of ADOS training or other autism assessment
• Evidence of delivering training online or in settings to EYPs and parents

Other Requirements

• To take the majority of leave in school holidays

Desirable: Ability to speak other languages (e.g., Turkish, Polish, Spanish/Portuguese, or a non‑European language).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure will be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address: Tynemouth Road Health Centre, Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, N15 4RH

Employer's website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/