Specialist Paediatric Speech And Language Therapist

West London Nhs Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead the paediatric dysphagia service for babies, children, and young people. The role includes supervision, training, and contributing to service development within a large, integrated Children's Therapy team.

You will work with senior colleagues to shape the service, participate in staff development, and liaise with other therapy leads across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Significant paediatric dysphagia experience.
• Autonomous clinical responsibility in paediatric caseloads.
• Experience supervising junior SLTs and students.
• Advanced knowledge of dysphagia assessment tools.
• Advanced knowledge of therapeutic dysphagia interventions.
• Familiar with national policies affecting paediatric therapy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dysphagia service for babies to young people.
• Provide supervision and CPD opportunities to staff.
• Contribute to service development and training.
• Collaborate with other therapy leads (SLT, Physio, OT).

Skills

Paediatric dysphagia

Autonomous practice

Supervising SLTs

Assessment tools

Therapeutic interventions

Policy knowledge

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registered

MSc Dysphagia

Tools

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Job summary

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a passionate and experienced therapist to join as our Lead for Dysphagia.

We are looking for a therapist who has significant experience and is autonomous in providing care to babies, children and young people with dysphagia. The post also includes a small caseload of preschool children with complex speech, language and communication needs.

Hounslow Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise. We offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure, peer support and both internal and external CPD opportunities.

In support of the above the role includes the opportunity to be involved in training and supervision of staff as well as service development. The senior leadership team works closely together to continue to shape and develop the service, alongside other leads in Children's Therapy Services e.g. physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Katharine Long, Clinical Lead for Hounslow Children's SLT, by emailing [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Main duties of the job

Hounslow Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise. We offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure, peer support and both internal and external CPD opportunities.

In support of the above the role includes the opportunity to be involved in training and supervision of staff as well as service development. The senior leadership team works closely together to continue to shape and develop the service, alongside other leads in Children's Therapy Services e.g. physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. paediatric dysphagia / complex needs)


• Extensive experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group


• Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLTs


• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group


• Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group


• Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification


• Registered with HCPC


• MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in Dysphagia


• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team


• Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others


• Able to manage competing demands/ priorities. Be flexible and organised.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Hounslow, United Kingdom