Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,953.00 to £54,254.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45953.00 - £54254.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 6LT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9277-26-0455 |
Summary
Please see job description for full details. To carry out and interpret specialist assessments of the SLCN of patients with complex/challenging mental health needs To diagnose the SLC impairments of patients with complex/challenging mental health needs To carry out and interpret specialist assessments of the Dysphagia/Choking Risks of patients with complex/challenging mental health needs To diagnose dysphagia in patients with complex/challenging mental health needs To plan, implement and monitor specialised packages of care including direct therapy, advice and training To contribute to specialist multi-disciplinary assessment and care packages To contribute to medical diagnosis including differential diagnosis To contribute to and carry out Capacity to Consent Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act To demonstrate a high level of clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and clinical outcome measures