Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Dysphagia

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Cambridgeshire seeks a Children's Community Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia. This role involves autonomous management of a complex caseload with support from a dedicated team. Applicants should be HCPC and RCSLT registered with experience in eating and drinking difficulties. The position offers ongoing training, a friendly MDT environment, and NHS benefits. If you're eager to make a difference for children and families, apply today.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

NHS benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in the assessment and management of complex eating and drinking difficulties.
• Experience working with infants under 1 year is highly desirable.
• Person-centred approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a specialist and highly complex clinical caseload.
• Carrying out dysphagia assessments.
• Providing advice, support, and training to families and professionals.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Autonomy in clinical practice

Team collaboration

Creativity and flexibility

IT and organizational skills

Education

HCPC and RCSLT registration

Relevant postgraduate training in dysphagia

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

For this 1-year fixed term post we are looking for a dedicated Children’s Community Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia to join our small and friendly team.

What makes this role special

• You’ll be part of a small and supportive team which includes another Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia
• You’ll work closely with our Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
• The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
• Training opportunities at Epsom and St Helier, so you can keep your skills sharp.

A typical week might include…

• Managing a specialist and highly complex clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Carrying out dysphagia assessments
• Providing advice, support and training to families and professionals
• Completing relevant paperwork including eating and drinking passports
• Supporting SLT colleagues in the management and care of children with eating and drinking difficulties.

Why join us?

This role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. We’ll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
• Clinical supervision through an external consultant SLT in dysphagia
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Has experience in the assessment and management of complex eating and drinking difficulties.
• Additional experience of working with infants under 1 year is highly desirable
• Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
• Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
• Shows a creative and flexible approach
• Has good IT and organisational skills

If you’re excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families in Sutton, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today – or if you’d like to find out more, meet the team, or arrange an informal visit, please get in touch with Sian Owen, SLT Team Leader 020 8296 4140.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025