Warning: This job listing is no longer active. The information below may no longer be relevant.

Dev Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, dypshagia & complex needs

NHS
£42,939 - £50,697 a year
England
Part time
June 22, 2025
This is a wonderful opportunity to progress in complex needs and dysphagia. The post holder will be part of our rich peer supported network in the Haringey Early Years SLT team and will have an interest in developing a specialism with a caseload of children with dysphagia, SLCN and autism. You will provide assessment and treatment on an individual and group basis. Your caseload will consist of neonates to 5 yrs. You will advise and give training on AAC and autism to parents and EY Practitioners. You will work alongside the specialists in this area and be part of a skilled MDT including PTs, OTs, dietitians, HVs, paediatricians, portage visitors and infant feeding specialists, with opportunities for joint working and interdisciplinary learning. You will also work with and support more junior staff including therapists, assistants and students.

Your caseload of children will have SLCN and/or dysphagia and will include clinic, home and/or nursery visits. You will advise/train carers and multi-agency staff on issues related to both individual cases and effective communication strategies/good communication environments. The postholder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and participate in CPD to maintain and further develop specialist knowledge and clinical practice. This is an opportunity for development in dysphagia competencies.

To provide specialist input into assessment and therapy for children with SLCN (including autism) and dysphagia and their families (age under 5 years).

The postholder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and participate in continuing professional development to maintain and further develop specialist knowledge and clinical practice.

To be involved in clinical governance issues by keeping up to date with developments in paediatrics, undertaking audits to evaluate practice and participating in research projects.

To have a support role with junior colleagues, therapy assistants and students.

To advise and train carers and multi-agency staff on issues related to both individual cases and effective communication and language strategies.

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

To take a specialist role in developing the SLT service to children with complex needs & dysphagia, including contributing to developing care pathways and packages, assessment, therapy and training materials specific to this client group.

To assess, differentially diagnose, plan and implement therapy for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties on own caseload.

To carry out home, school and nursery observations as part of the assessment where necessary.

To be able to gather information that may be sensitive or complex and analyse it as part of a full assessment of a client’s strengths and difficulties.

To work closely with clients/carers and MDT using empathy, tact, reassurance and active listening to complete assessments, discuss results, and involve them in forward plans and any onward referrals.

To reflect on clinical practice; adequately identifying strengths & needs of clients, reviewing their response to therapy and providing evidence of sound clinical judgement.

To routinely overcome barriers to communication during assessment. This includes the use of sign, symbols or other AAC strategies with communication disordered clients/carers, as well as the use of interpreters for clients and carers who do not have English as a first language. Making sure to take into account cultural and linguistic backgrounds and disabilities.

To seek second opinions from senior colleagues in complex cases.

To produce accurate and detailed notes, reports, therapy programmes, advice and information as necessary in a timely manner.

To provide advice/supervision to junior staff and students on a range of issues related to neurodiversity and assessment.

To demonstrate highly effective personal coordination of day-to-day activities including prioritising caseloads, decision-making and problem so lving.

Liaise with other agencies involved in the child’s care, including relatives/carers and education staff, as appropriate to the individual child’s needs.

To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from Whittington Health NHS Trust.
Apply
Other Job Recommendations:

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumberland, England
£38,682 - £46,580 a year
Essential Criteria: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council...
1 day ago

Dental Hygienist/Therapist

Breaston Dental Care
Derby, England
£29,268 - £37,060 a year
Hygiene/Therapist to cover maternity leave. Opportunity available to join a friendly established team in a village practice...
1 week ago

Speech and Language Therapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North Tyneside, England
£31,049 - £37,796 a year
Essential Criteria: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council...
1 day ago

Highly specialist speech & language therapist - mainstream schools

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
City of London, England
£53,751 - £60,651 a year
We are looking for a passionate speech and language therapist to work in the Hillingdon mainstream schools team supporting...
6 days ago

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Complex Needs

NHS
Cheshire East, England
£38,682 - £46,580 a year
We would love to tell you about an opportunity that has just arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to...
2 days ago

Sports Therapist

Bucks Osteopathy
Buckinghamshire, England
£20 - £30 an hour
  • Self-employed position with flexible part-time hours
  • Immediate access to a loyal and varied patient base
  • Shockwave Therapy...
5 days ago

Dental Therapist

Merrystead Dental
Southampton, England
£28 - £46 an hour
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients to identify...
  • Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based...
4 days ago

Dental Hygienist/Therapist Wanted Part Time

Lansdowne Dental Care
Glasgow, Scotland
£30 - £35 an hour
  • Deliver preventative and periodontal treatments
  • Educate and motivate patients in oral health and hygiene...
4 days ago

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

NHS
Cornwall, England
£27,485 - £30,162 a year
We have an exciting opportunity for several enthusiastic and motivated practitioners to join us as a Speech and Language Therapist...
1 week ago