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NHS Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for theSpecialist Paediatric SLTrole atNHS NHS Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSpecialist Paediatric SLTrole atNHS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team of acute Speech and Language Therapists at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Kingston Hospital is the first acute trust in London to be rated Outstandingfor being well-led and caring. Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team of acute Speech and Language Therapists at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Kingston Hospital is the first acute trust in London to be rated Outstandingfor being well-led and caring.You will be the Speech and Language Therapist for the paediatric department, therefore the ability to work independently is essential but you will also work closely with Dietetics colleagues and other members of the MDT. A comprehensive supervision structure is in place and you will be well supported.Experience of working with neonates and children with feeding and swallowing problems in an acute or community setting is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and prioritising a caseload of neonatal and paediatric in-patients presenting with a range of feeding / swallowing difficulties as well as providing an out-patients service to follow up acute admission and a monthly joint out-patient feeding clinic run collaboratively with the Dietitian. Opportunities will also be available to help develop the service in collaboration with the Principal SLT and paediatric and neonatal MDTMain duties of the jobAt a highly specialist level, you will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge neonates and paediatric patients with suspected or confirmed feeding, swallowing, eating, drinking and communication difficulties within the neonatal unit and paediatric wards. You will work collaboratively as an integral member of the neonatal and paediatric multidisciplinary team, supporting staff and families to identify babies and children at risk of dysphagia and communication challenges to establish safe, effective, and positive oral feeding and supportive communication practices.You will provide expert clinical advice and/or interventions for complex neonatal and paediatric dysphagia cases and contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based feeding and communication pathways. As part of the wider neonatal team, you will promote developmental care principles to support optimal neurodevelopmental outcomes for babies and support with advocation of Baby Friendly Initiative principles on the neonatal and paediatric wards.In addition to clinical duties, you will take a leadership role in service development, audit, education, and training of staff and families, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and family-integrated care. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff and students, ensuring high standards of clinical practiceAbout UsDevelopmentand staff wellbeingYour growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro rata pa incl. HCASContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number396-NN-7352976-AHP-GV-YJob locationsKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBJob DescriptionJob responsibilities***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***Job DescriptionJob responsibilities***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***Person SpecificationEssentialEssentialRCSLT accredited degree in Speech & Language Therapy Post graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/post graduate diploma or certificate at Intermediate or Advanced level) in Paediatric and Neonatal Dysphagia RCSLT Level C Specialist Dysphagia Practitioner RCSLT Level C in Neonatal Dysphagia oExtensive post qualification experience working within paediatric/infant dysphagiaDesirablePost graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/post graduate diploma or certificate) or RCSLT competencies in Videofluoroscopy or FEES Ability to carry out videofluoroscopy or FEES independentlyEssentialSpecialist SLT skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties using evidence-based practice Current best practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficultiesDesirableCompetent in neonatal / paediatric tracheostomy management Experience of developing and running quality improvement projectsPerson SpecificationEssentialSpecialist SLT skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficulties using evidence-based practice Current best practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of neonatal and paediatric feeding, swallowing, eating and drinking, and communication difficultiesDesirableCompetent in neonatal / paediatric tracheostomy management Experience of developing and running quality improvement projectsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Get notified about new Medical Specialist jobs inStaines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom . 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