Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatric Dysphagia in City of Westminster

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Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatric Dysphagia

Band 7

Main area Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 7 Contract Bank: 3 months Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Other

Bank Job ref 824-BANK-LIT1615

Site The Medical Centre Town London Salary £29.73 12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Salary period Hourly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Are you an experienced and highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist with specialist expertise in paediatric dysphagia?

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatric Dysphagia to join our Bank, providing flexible support to our paediatric Speech and Language Therapy services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is looking for the flexibility of bank work while continuing to use and develop their specialist skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

• 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 relating to feeding and swallowing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service quality.
• Support colleagues through specialist advice and knowledge sharing.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a broad summary of the role. For the full range of duties, responsibilities and criteria, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which candidates are encouraged to read closely before applying.

Education/Qualification

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practice
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Evidence of competency level C or above of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
• Evidence of Infant training courses
• Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
• Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)

Experience

• Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
• In-depth experience within highly specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
• Experience in supervising/supporting staff
• Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
• Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia needs of children and young people
• Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
• Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Experience in pre-school and infant feeding
• Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• In-depth knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate service delivery models and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management

Key Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
• Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
• Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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