Band 6/7 Paediatric Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist
Job Title: Band 6/7 Paediatric Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist
Specialism: Speech Therapy
Location: Bromley, London, UK
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour
Join our team in Bromley, London as a Band 6/7 Paediatric Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist within Speech Therapy, earning up to £35.00 per hour on an hourly basis for an exciting 4-month opportunity starting in January 2027. Work part-time, 3 days per week from 9:00am to 5:00pm, offering your expertise across virtual appointments, clinics, and patients’ homes with a focus on Early Years/Pre-School service.
Perks and benefits:
- Part-Time Working: Enjoy a flexible schedule with just 3 days per week, giving you time to pursue personal commitments or simply unwind.
- Locum Flexibility: Dive into the diverse world of locum work, where every day brings variety and the chance to expand your professional network.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning opportunities, helping you stay at the forefront of paediatric dysphagia care.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with multidisciplinary professionals across a variety of settings.
What you will do:
- Assess and manage infants and children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
- Deliver specialist paediatric dysphagia assessments and interventions.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
- Provide advice and training to parents, carers and education staff.
- Undertake risk assessments relating to feeding and swallowing.
- Monitor progress and review treatment outcomes.
- Produce detailed clinical reports and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver care across home, clinic and community environments.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
Requirements:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Postgraduate paediatric dysphagia training.
- Experience assessing and treating paediatric dysphagia.
- Experience working with Early Years and Pre-School children.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently.
- Strong clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with families and carers.
- Ability to work across virtual, clinic and community settings.
- Previous Band 7 Paediatric SLT experience.
- Experience within community paediatric services.
- Training in advanced dysphagia assessment techniques.
- Experience contributing to multidisciplinary clinics.
Additional Information:
- Start Date: January 2027
- Working Pattern: Across virtual appointments, clinics and patients’ homes
- Service: Early Years/Pre-School
- Specialism: Dysphagia specialist role
Why Bromley? Beyond this fantastic role, Bromley offers the perfect balance of serene suburban living with the excitement of London just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy lush parks, a vibrant cultural scene, and an engaging community atmosphere. Working here is not just a job, it’s a gateway to an exciting lifestyle.
Band 6/7 Paediatric Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist in Bromley employer: Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible hybrid working arrangements in vibrant Haringey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within the social care sector, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults.
