Paediatric Neonate and dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Neonate and Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist to join their Children’s Therapy Team. This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical delivery and manage a complex caseload while contributing to research and evidence-based practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in paediatric dysphagia and neonatal care, with a commitment to developing a diverse and innovative workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric dysphagia and neonatal care.
• Desirable experience in team leadership.
• Self-motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical delivery for neonates and manage dysphagia caseload.
• Provide expert clinical management in children’s therapy.
• Oversee supervision and education of students and junior therapists.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical management

Dysphagia expertise

Paediatric care

Education

RCSLT competencies

Job description

Paediatric Neonate and Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist

Join to apply for the Paediatric Neonate and Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist role at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist wishing to expand skills in paediatric dysphagia and neonatal care. If you are self-motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic, come and join our Children’s Therapy Team in Northern Lincolnshire.

In this role, you will co-lead a team of dysphagia-trained Speech and Language Therapists and lead our neonatal in-reach provision. Your clinical duties will include providing expert advice, second opinions, interventions, and management for a complex caseload involving dysphagia and neonates.

Candidates should have experience in paediatric dysphagia and neonates, meeting RCSLT competencies. Experience in team leadership is desirable; full supervision will be provided. This position can be offered as a standalone role or combined with the 0.5 WTE Band 7 Neonate vacancy at Hull Royal Infirmary.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead daily clinical delivery for neonates and share responsibility for the dysphagia caseload.
2. Provide expert clinical management in children’s therapy related to dysphagia and neonates.
3. Manage own caseload and oversee the supervision, education, and assessment of students, assistants, and junior therapists. Offer specialised advice to other professionals in this clinical area.
4. Undertake evidence-based audits and research projects to enhance clinical practice.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the NHS's largest groups, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion. Our group comprises NLAG and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, employing nearly 20,000 staff across several hospital sites.

As teaching hospitals affiliated with Hull York Medical School, we are involved in extensive research across various medical fields. We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workforce dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Sarah Howard
Title: Operational Lead for Children's Therapy
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]