About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia (0.4 WTE) and Early Years Communication (0.4 WTE)Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team to work across our SLT Paediatric Dysphagia Service in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster and the Early Years Communication Service in Hammersmith and Fulham. This position offers part-time hours of 30 per week.
For further information on working within our supportive and dedicated teams, please take a look at our recruitment video:CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) and communication needs. 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 Contributingto developments within the Dysphagia and Early Years teams 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 profession 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. The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff. The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encounteredwithin the caseload of school aged childrenand young peopleincluding the use of augmentativeandalternativecommunication. The post holder will liaise with other colleagues across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Desirable
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)
Skills Essential
Demonstrates analytical and reflection skills Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level 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 Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC
Key Attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion Ability to deal with and resolve conflict Sensitivity to others' differing needs Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills Well-developed concentration skills Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment, use high- and low-tech assessment equipment and signing IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
Experience Essential
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 assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload Experience of planning, organising and 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
Experience working as a specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 12 months
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Parsons Green Health Centre & Woodfield Road Medical centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)