Job Description

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Band 7

Main area

Community Speech and Language Therapy

Grade

Band 7

Contract

9 months (Fixed term contract from February-October 2026)

Hours

Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Flexible working considered)

Job ref

343-7744240-AG

Site

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Town

Sutton

Salary

Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London)

Closing

09/02/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.




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Job overview

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!



For this 9 months fixed term post we are looking for a dedicated

Children's Community Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia

to join our small and friendly team

What makes this role special

You'll be part of a small and supportive team which includes another Highly Specialist SLT in Dysphagia You'll work closely with our Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service. Training opportunities at

Epsom and St Helier

, so you can keep your skills sharp.

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Main duties of the job

A typical week might include...

Managing a specialist and highly complex clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.

Carrying out dysphagia assessments

Providing advice, support and training to families and professionals

Completing relevant paperwork including eating and drinking passports

Supporting SLT colleagues in the management and care of children with eating and drinking difficulties.

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Working for our organisation

Why join us?

This role gives you the

autonomy

to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. We'll support you with:


Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision. Clinical supervision through an external consultant SLT in dysphagia A collaborative, friendly MDT environment. NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We're looking for someone who:


Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant postgraduate training in dysphagia Has experience in the assessment and management of complex eating and drinking difficulties. Additional experience of working with infants under 1 year is highly desirable Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach. Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team. Shows a creative and flexible approach Has good IT and organisational skills

If you're excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families in Sutton, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply today - or if you'd like to find out more, meet the team, or arrange an informal visit, please get in touch with Sian Owen , SLT Team Leader 020 8296 4140.


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Person specification

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Qualifications and Training

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Essential criteria

Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. #####

Desirable criteria

Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Attendance at relevant SIG ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level Experience of working with children with complex dysphagia #####

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of working with infants under 1 ####

Knowledge and Skills

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Essential criteria

Excellent written and oral presentation skills Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet #####

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of NHS systems ee.g. EMIS

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References

Please provide a minimum of

3 years' employment and/or education history

, including

professional email addresses

(not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

email or SMS

from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.





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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.