Paediatric Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing difficulties. You will deliver specialist interventions for paediatric dysphagia and complex communication needs.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver specialist interventions for paediatric dysphagia and complex communication needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, educational professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide advice, training, and support to parents, carers, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in case discussions, reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings to ensure high-quality patient care.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within paediatric Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience assessing and managing paediatric dysphagia cases.
• Experience supporting children with complex communication needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the company

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