NHS Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Paediatric and Neonatal

HealthJobs Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Work-Life Balance

Development Opportunities

Extensive Network

Contribute to a Cause

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in Sutton, London, is seeking a Band 7 Acute Paediatric and Neonatal Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute MDT team. The role offers a full-time, ongoing placement with flexible weekday availability and a preference for Wednesdays to Fridays.

You will work primarily at Queen Mary’s Hospital and St Helier Hospital, delivering feeding and communication interventions for paediatric and neonatal patients, with occasional home visits to Epsom.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseloads, providing essential care to our young patients.
• Assess and treat neonates, infants, children, and young people, focusing on feeding and communication difficulties.
• Deliver specialist assessment and intervention for feeding, swallowing, and communication difficulties, applying your expertise within acute hospital settings.
• Independently manage neonatal caseloads, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Undertake dysphagia assessments and treatment planning with a keen eye for detail.
• Liaise closely with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams, supporting discharge planning and care pathways seamlessly.
• Complete clinical documentation and prepare detailed reports that reflect the care provided.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions, offering your insights and expertise.

Skills

Paediatric SLT

Neonatal SLT

Caseload management

Dysphagia assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

JOB-20240830-9051a9aa

Job Title: Band 7 Acute Paediatric and Neonatal Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Sutton, London
Salary: Up to £32.26 per hour
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Availability: Full-time role with flexible availability from 1 to 5 weekdays, with a preference for Wednesdays to Fridays. Home visits to Epsom may be required at times.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated acute paediatric and neonatal team in Sutton, London. If you're ready to take on a role that combines challenge, variety and a chance to make a real impact, this position is for you. Based primarily at Queen Mary’s Hospital and St Helier Hospital, you'll work closely with an expert multidisciplinary team while enjoying the flexibility and benefits that come with locum work. With a guaranteed ongoing contract, it's a fantastic chance to develop your career further in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Perks and benefits:

• - Competitive Pay: Earn a fantastic rate of up to £32.26 per hour while gaining valuable experience.
• - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that offers flexibility around weekdays, helping you achieve that perfect work-life harmony.
• - Development Opportunities: Access ongoing professional development and training, keeping your skills fresh and up-to-date.
• - Extensive Network: Collaborate with a wide range of professionals, broadening your knowledge and expanding your professional network.
• - Contribute to a Cause: Make a significant difference by helping children and young people improve their communication and swallowing skills, thus playing a critical role in their development and quality of life.

What you will do:

• - Manage acute paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseloads, providing essential care to our young patients.
• - Assess and treat neonates, infants, children, and young people, focusing on both feeding and communication difficulties.
• - Deliver specialist assessment and intervention for feeding, swallowing, and communication difficulties, applying your expertise within acute hospital settings.
• - Independently manage neonatal caseloads, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• - Undertake dysphagia assessments and treatment planning with a keen eye for detail.
• - Liaise closely with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams, supporting discharge planning and care pathways seamlessly.
• - Complete clinical documentation and prepare detailed reports that reflect the care provided.
• - Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions, offering your insights and expertise.

Join us in Sutton, a vibrant location that offers the perfect blend of city life and green spaces. With easy access to central London and excellent amenities, Sutton is a fantastic place both to live and work. Whether you're exploring its beautiful parks and cultural sites or enjoying its bustling high street, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained outside of work hours.