Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist with specialist expertise in paediatric dysphagia to join our Bank. As a Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatric Dysphagia, you will provide flexible support to our paediatric Speech and Language Therapy services.
The successful candidate will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent, a Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practice, and current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT. You will also have evidence of competency level C or above of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework.
The main duties of the job will include:
- Providing specialist assessment and management of children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
- Developing and delivering individualised, evidence-based care plans
- Managing a complex paediatric dysphagia caseload independently
- Providing specialist advice to families, carers and other professionals
- Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Identifying and managing clinical risks relating to feeding and swallowing
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service quality
- Supporting colleagues through specialist advice and knowledge sharing
In return, we offer a competitive employment package, including a salary of £29.73 per hour, 12.07% holiday pay, and unsocial hours payment (if applicable).
This is a bank position, offering flexible working patterns, including full-time and part-time opportunities.