Lead Pediatric Dysphagia SLT | Training & Service Growth

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team is seeking a passionate and experienced therapist to join as our Lead for Dysphagia. The post emphasises autonomous care for babies, children and young people with dysphagia, with a small caseload of preschool children with complex needs.

The role sits within a large, well-integrated team committed to staff development, supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant dysphagia experience with babies, children and young people.
• Ability to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary service.
• Experience in supervision/training of staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead for Dysphagia within the Hounslow SLT service.
• Provide assessment and management of dysphagia across pediatric age groups.
• Support service development and staff supervision.

Skills

Dysphagia expertise

Autonomy

Leadership

Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team is seeking a passionate and experienced therapist to join as our Lead for Dysphagia. The post emphasises autonomous care for babies, children and young people with dysphagia, with a small caseload of preschool children with complex needs.

The role sits within a large, well-integrated team committed to staff development, supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities.