Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist
Pulse Associates Limited · North West of England · posted 24 days ago
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Job Title: Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 / 7 Location: North West of England Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00 – £32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (flexible)
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist healthcare service in the North West of England. This role focuses on supporting neonates and infants with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties, delivering high-quality, evidence-based dysphagia assessment and intervention.
This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Band 6 therapist looking to develop specialist skills, or a Band 7 clinician with established expertise in neonatal and infant feeding. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to support some of the most vulnerable patients and their families, ensuring safe and effective feeding outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal and paediatric dysphagia , including complex feeding and swallowing difficulties.
Deliver specialist infant feeding and dysphagia assessments in neonatal and paediatric settings.
Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Provide clinical advice, training, and support to colleagues and carers where appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and service development initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) .
Proven experience in paediatric neonatal dysphagia and/or infant feeding .
Relevant postgraduate training or qualifications in dysphagia assessment for neonates and infants.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
A proactive, flexible, and reflective approach to clinical practice.
Why Choose Pulse?
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand the Speech and Language Therapy profession and are dedicated to finding opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience every step of the way.
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