Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Paediatric Dysphagia

Job Summary

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

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

Why join 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
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
  
  

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

343-7809613-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane, Carshalton

Sutton

SM5 1AA

Job Description

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.
• Experience of working with neonates
• Vide0fluroscopy 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
  
  

If youre excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, wed love to hear from you.

Job Description

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.
• Experience of working with neonates
• Vide0fluroscopy 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
  
  

If youre excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Training

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  
  

Desirable

• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Attendance at relevant SIG
  
  

Essential

Experience

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

Essential

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills
• Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
  
  

Desirable

• Working knowledge of NHS systems e.g. EMIS, Cerner
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills
• Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
  
  

Desirable

• Working knowledge of NHS systems e.g. EMIS, Cerner
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane, Carshalton

Sutton

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane, Carshalton

Sutton

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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