Speech & Language Therapist / Complex Needs/Dysphagia

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Complex Needs team. This role involves supporting Autistic children and those with complex needs within a specialist educational setting. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and providing expert advice. Ideal candidates should have thorough knowledge of Autism and Dysphagia, along with strong problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development. Advert closes on January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Dysphagia treatments and principles.
• Robust clinical supervision experience.
• Experience supervising Band 5 and 6 therapists.

Responsibilities

• Engage children and young people in their intervention.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage a community caseload independently.
• Advise on communication for Autistic children.
• Provide advice to non-specialists within the field.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of Autism

Excellent interaction skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in education settings

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity to join our Complex Needs team. As a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist you will make a leading contribution to the development and delivery of the service for Autistic children and those with complex needs (including dysphagia & AAC) within a specialist educational setting. You will closely work with other Band 7 therapists and be supported by clinical lead SALTs. You will lead a small team of SALTs providing highly specialist support and advice in a highly respected special school in Hackney (Ickburgh school) that benefits from MDT input. You will have opportunities to take part in training the wider children’s workforce (health and education professionals) in a range of topics to increase awareness and skill development in the area of complex needs, autism and dysphagia to improve outcomes for these children/young people.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with children and young people, engaging them in their intervention and ensuring they are involved at each step and are well informed.
• Act as an integral member of multi‑agency, multi‑disciplinary teams around the child that include parents and may also include Paediatricians, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Early Years workers, Teachers and others.
• Manage a community caseload independently.
• Advise the wider SaLT and related teams on all aspects of communication pertaining to Autistic and Complex Needs children/young people.
• Provide advice to non‑specialists and other specialists/professionals within the clinical field.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs and Dysphagia and working experience in education settings.
• Excellent interaction and problem‑solving skills.
• Robust clinical supervision and access to excellent CPD opportunities.
• Experience supervising Band 5 and 6 therapists across the service.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Advert closes: Friday 16 Jan 2026.