Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist – Epsom

Banding: Band 7
Location: Epsom
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £25.00 – £32.00 per hour
Working Hours: Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and confident Band 7 Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated healthcare team in Epsom. This is a part-time position within a specialist acute setting, providing essential speech and language therapy services to neonates and paediatric patients.

This role is ideally suited to a skilled and autonomous clinician with extensive experience in neonatal care, capable of working independently within a fast-paced and multidisciplinary clinical environment. You will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of feeding and communication difficulties in neonates, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes in a critical care context.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

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  Independently assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, and feeding disorders in neonates and paediatric patients.

  
  


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  Work closely with neonatal and paediatric medical teams to develop and deliver tailored intervention plans.

  
  


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  Provide support and training to families and caregivers regarding feeding and communication strategies.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with professional standards.

  
  


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  Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

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  A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).

  
  


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  HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.

  
  


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  Significant post-qualification experience working with neonates and children in acute care settings.

  
  


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  Confidence in managing complex feeding and communication needs independently.

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  

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