Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 4 months (Fixed term until 31st March 2026)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 824-INNER-7552917
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Parsons Green Health Centre
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia
Band 6
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Paediatric Dysphagia SLT team working within the Inner London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham. This role offers the opportunity to work in partnership with parents/carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, and schools to deliver a high-quality service.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in paediatric dysphagia, preferably equivalent to level C or above of the RCSLT dysphagia competencies.
Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders). The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.
- Contributing to developments within the Dysphagia team including the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and professional wide initiatives.
- Providing support to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of SLT students
- Delivering training/courses to staff as relevant to the post to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in school settings.
- Champion and contribute to a service culture that actively promotes diversity and inclusion, embedding EDI in all aspects of practice for both service users and staff.
- Continuously develop clinical skills in assessment, needs identification, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of specialist programmes of care for dysphagia.
- Actively participate in the quality improvement initiatives of the wider Paediatric Dysphagia Services
- Contribute to the work of innovative and motivated teams within a supportive and progressive environment.
Working for our organisation
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
- Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practice
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of competency level C of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
- Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
- In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia and complex needs of children and young people
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
- Experience of delivering training programmes
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as a specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 12 months
Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah O'Mara
- Job title
- SLT Lead for Dysphagia and Complex Needs
- Email address
- sarah.o'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07776685383
- Additional information
Please note I work every other Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
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