Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Paediatric Dysphagia in Sutton Coldfield

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What makes this role special:

• You’ll be part of a small and supportive paediatric therapy team.
• You’ll work closely with our Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
• The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
• Training opportunities at St Georges, so you can keep your skills sharp.

Main duties of the job:

• Managing a specialist and highly complex clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Carrying out dysphagia assessments.
• Providing advice, support and training to families and professionals.
• Completing relevant paperwork including eating and drinking passports.
• Supporting SLT colleagues in the management and care of children with eating and drinking difficulties.

This role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. We’ll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
• Clinical supervision.
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant postgraduate training in dysphagia.
• Has experience in the assessment and management of complex eating and drinking difficulties.
• Experience of working with neonates.
• Videofluroscopy experience.
• Brings excellent communication skills and a person‑centred approach.
• Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
• Shows a creative and flexible approach.
• Has good IT and organisational skills.

Qualifications and Training:

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Attendance at relevant SIG.

Experience:

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level.
• Experience of working with children with complex dysphagia.
• Experience working with neonates.
• Videofluroscopy experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving and reflection skills.
• Good IT Skills: Word, database, email, internet.
• Working knowledge of NHS systems e.g. EMIS, Cerner.

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us.

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.