Paediatric Dysphagia SLT Bank Specialist (Flexible)

Clch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatric Dysphagia to join our Bank team. You will provide flexible specialist support to paediatric SLT services across the trust, delivering assessments, care plans and case management in a collaborative setting.

This bank role offers flexibility and a chance to apply advanced dysphagia expertise within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent.
• HCPC Licence to Practice in good standing.
• Current HCPC and RCSLT registration.
• Evidence of competency level C or above in the RCSLT Dysphagia Framework.
• Evidence of Infant training courses.
• Advanced dysphagia qualification/postgraduate paediatric dysphagia training (e.g., Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia).
• Specialist short courses up to Masters level or equivalent.
• Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management of children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based care plans.
• Manage a complex paediatric dysphagia caseload independently.
• Provide specialist advice to families, carers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and manage clinical risks related to feeding and swallowing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service quality.
• Support colleagues through specialist advice and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Auditory skills

Problem-solving

Education

SLT Degree

HCPC Licence

HCPC & RCSLT

Dysphagia Framework C

Infant Training

Postgraduate Dysphagia

Advanced Dysphagia Cert

CEN Membership

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatric Dysphagia to join our Bank team. You will provide flexible specialist support to paediatric SLT services across the trust, delivering assessments, care plans and case management in a collaborative setting.

This bank role offers flexibility and a chance to apply advanced dysphagia expertise within a multidisciplinary environment.