Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Great Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access across NHS Trusts

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust’s Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (CYP Therapies) team at Queensway Health Centre is seeking a highly specialist SLT for a six-month temporary post. You will work autonomously in paediatric dysphagia, supervise less experienced staff, and contribute to service improvement.

Requirements include HCPC registration, a full UK driving licence, and access to a car. The role offers opportunities for CPD and professional development within a supportive NHS

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical degree, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc leading to HCPC registration.
• Masters-level knowledge of complex communication needs and paediatric dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist SLT input in dysphagia, working autonomously and using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide professional supervision to less experienced SLTs and guide service policy.
• Maintain CPD and contribute to regional and national collaborations.
• Contribute to development and review of service policies, procedures and improvements.
• Support safeguarding compliance and child protection procedures.
• Prepare written reports and contribute to SEND appeals and case conferences.
• Recruitment and deputize for the Clinical Lead when required.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team supervision

CPD participation

Communication skills

Education

Clinical degree/PG Dip or MSc in SLT leading to HCPC

Masters-level knowledge of paediatric dysphagia

Job description

This six-month temporary post sits within the children's speech and language therapy (CYP Therapies) team at Queensway Health Centre, filled through NHS Professionals for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The work centres on highly specialist paediatric dysphagia assessment and management, using child-centred, evidence-based programmes. The role involves working autonomously while supervising and guiding less experienced SLTs and shaping service policy and improvement. Fit depends on HCPC registration, a full UK driving licence and a car.

What the job involves

• Deliver highly specialist SLT input in dysphagia, working autonomously and using child-centred, evidence-based interventions and management programmes
• Manage differential diagnosis, recognise own professional competencies and duty of care, and provide professional supervision in line with local policy
• Give professional guidance and supervision to less experienced SLT staff, allocating work to colleagues where appropriate
• Maintain own CPD in the specialist area, including networking at regional and national level
• Contribute to the development and review of service policies and procedures, service improvement and innovative approaches to care
• Support skills development across the SLT team and wider children's workforce through training and joint working
• Support safeguarding compliance, including child protection procedures and contributing to assessments, reports and case conferences
• Maintain confidentiality and manage and share records in line with information governance requirements
• Contribute clinical information, written reports and professional evidence to SEND appeals, case planning meetings and Tribunals
• Manage clinical and non-clinical risks within the service and act promptly on concerns
• Take part in recruitment, selection and interviews, provide operational support and deputise for the Clinical Lead when required
• Manage resources in the specialist area, including standardised assessment equipment and cost efficiencies

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical degree, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc leading to HCPC registration
• Masters-level equivalent knowledge of complex communication needs and paediatric dysphagia

Registration & licences

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists with active CPD

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and own car

Nice to have

• SystmOne knowledge

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Choice of work across over 50 partner NHS Trusts