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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and specialist Band 7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with expertise in dysphagia and neonatal care to join a community children's service in Hounslow. This role is ideal for a confident and autonomous clinician experienced in managing children with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties, particularly neonates and infants under one year of age. The successful candidate will work within the Community Children's Dysphagia Clinic, providing specialist assessment, clinical management, and support to children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess and manage children presenting with dysphagia and complex feeding difficulties.
- Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input for neonates and infants under one year of age.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualised dysphagia management plans.
- Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to support safe and effective feeding practices.
- Work collaboratively with dietitians, community nurses and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Support families and carers by providing guidance on feeding strategies and the management of swallowing difficulties.
- Manage an autonomous community caseload, prioritising clinical needs and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
- Deliver clinic appointments primarily at Heart of Hounslow, with additional clinics and visits across the borough as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Support the transition and handover of the existing caseload to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Extensive relevant experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy, appropriate to a Band 7 specialist role.
- Specialist experience in the assessment and management of paediatric dysphagia.
- Demonstrable experience working with neonates and children under one year of age.
- The ability to independently manage a caseload of children with complex feeding and swallowing needs.
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with families and carers.
- The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing clinical priorities.
- Previous experience in a community children's dysphagia service would be advantageous.
Skills
- Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
- Dysphagia management
- Neonatal care
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical management
- Evidence-based practice
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family support
- Caseload management
- Record keeping
- Clinical reasoning
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
Location
- Heart of Hounslow, London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Band 7
- Experienced
Education Level
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- £26.00–£32.00 per hour
Benefits
- Personalised and supportive recruitment experience
- Exclusive access to roles across the UK
About the Company
- Pulse focuses entirely on you, with specialist consultants who understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations.
Equal Opportunity
- If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.
- We are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.