Neonatal & Paediatric SLT Lead | Innovation & Impact

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the neonatal and paediatric inpatient teams at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. You will work with neonates and children, supported by a skilled team, to deliver high-quality SLT care and drive service development.

The role emphasises autonomous practice, supervision, and active involvement in MDT discussions, triage of referrals, and rapid assessment and

Qualifications

• Lead neonatal and paediatric SLT service with advanced knowledge.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff.
• Autonomous practice with assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of feeding/swallowing disorders.
• Lead policy development within neonates and paediatric SLT.

Responsibilities

• Lead SLT service for neonates and paediatrics within the unit.
• Provide supervision and training to SLTs and assistants.
• Perform comprehensive SLT assessments for feeding and swallowing in infants and children.
• Prioritise referrals and coordinate discharge planning with MDT.

Skills

Neonatal SLT

Paediatric SLT

Autonomous practitioner

Feeding and swallowing

Clinical supervision

MDT collaboration

Policy development

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the neonatal and paediatric inpatient teams at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. You will work with neonates and children, supported by a skilled team, to deliver high-quality SLT care and drive service development.

The role emphasises autonomous practice, supervision, and active involvement in MDT discussions, triage of referrals, and rapid assessment and