Speech and Language TherapistNHS

Job summary

B7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital & St Mary's Hospital

A new B7 post has arisen for an experienced paediatric speech and language therapist with skills in dysphagia in children with respiratory disease to work in the acute service. This is a new post developed to cover our new paediatric long term ventilation cases and to increase VFSS capacity working closely with SLT colleagues, including at St Mary's Hospital.

This role is suited to someone who is able to perform VFSS independently and an interest in gaining or consolidating skills in FEES. The post supports both hospitals to expand their capacity for VFSS and you will be required to run clinics at either site. You will be supported in the role and be given training to ensure you achieve RCSLT FEES competencies. This post requires someone with a collaborative and flexible approach to working across organisations.

You will work closely with the MDT to deliver expert care to infants, children and their families.The team benefits from excellent working relationships with the MDT including ENT, gastro and respiratory consultants.

Main duties of the job

To work with infants and children who may have long-term complex conditions, to provide specialist assessment and management plans.

To deliver video fluoroscopy assessments for both inpatients and outpatients with dysphagia to offer expert diagnosis and management plans depending on results.

To engage in regular supervision with the clinical lead.

To support with clinical problem solving and provide managerial expertise for colleagues both within the Trust and within North West London.

To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do likewise.

To educate the multi-disciplinary team in the trust on elements of SLT in your designated clinical area, and raise the profile of the SLT service.

Job description

To provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services using evidence based practice to provide advanced dysphagia assessment and management for our babies, children and young people. Ensuring patients/families/carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care wherever possible.

Please review the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.