Dev Specialist SLT complex needs, dypshagia and autism assessment
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tottenham, N15 4RH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-25-0659 |
Summary
To provide specialist input into assessment and therapy for children with SLCN (including autism) and dysphagia and their families (birth to 5 years). To provide specialist input into autism assessments for children 2-12 years. This could involve detailed development case histories from parents/carers and/or ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule) assessments with the child/young person. The postholder will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and participate in continuing professional development to maintain and further develop specialist knowledge and clinical practice. To be involved in clinical governance issues by keeping up to date with developments in paediatrics, undertaking audits to evaluate practice and participating in research projects. To have a support role with junior colleagues, therapy assistants and students. To advise and train carers and multi-agency staff on issues related to both individual cases and effective communication and language strategies.