Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Dysphagia

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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Dysphagia

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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!

For this 1-year fixed term post we are looking for a dedicated Children's Community Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia to join our small and friendly team

What makes this role special

• You'll be part of a small and supportive team which includes another Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia
• You'll work closely with our Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
• The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
• Training opportunities at Epsom and St Helier, so you can keep your skills sharp.

Main duties of the job

A typical week might include

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.

About us

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 through an external consultant SLT in dysphagia
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

Job responsibilities

Were 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.
• Additional experience of working with infants under 1year is highly desirable
• 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

If youre excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families in Sutton, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today or if youd like to find out more, meet the team, or arrange an informal visit, please get in touch with Sian Owen , SLT Team Leader .

Person Specification 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
• Previous experience of working with infants under 1

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

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.

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