Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,133.00 to £65,261.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £58133.00 - £65261.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9200-26-0330 |
Summary
The post holder will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy to neonates in the NNU (3 days/week) and acute paediatric inpatients including PICU (1 day/week). They will independently manage a complex caseload, conducting assessments and delivering interventions for feeding, swallowing, and communication difficulties, including tracheostomy care where appropriate. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, participating in Videofluoroscopy swallow studies, liaising with families and external agencies, and contributing to multidisciplinary discharge planning. The post holder will provide expert advice and second opinions to colleagues, support student placements, mentor junior staff, and participate in service development, clinical governance, and audit projects. They will ensure accurate records, maintain professional standards in line with RCSLT and Trust policies, and demonstrate flexibility in a high-pressure, specialist clinical environment.