Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <h3 data-start="125" data-end="209"><strong data-start="129" data-end="207">Job Title: Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist – Epsom</strong></h3> <p data-start="210" data-end="344"><strong data-start="210" data-end="222">Banding:</strong> Band 7<br data-start="229" data-end="232"><strong data-start="232" data-end="245">Location:</strong> Epsom<br data-start="251" data-end="254"><strong data-start="254" data-end="269">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="274" data-end="277"><strong data-start="277" data-end="286">Rate:</strong> £25.00 – £32.00 per hour<br data-start="311" data-end="314"><strong data-start="314" data-end="332">Working Hours:</strong> Part-time</p> <hr data-start="346" data-end="349"> <h3 data-start="351" data-end="373"><strong data-start="355" data-end="371">Job Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="374" data-end="706">We are currently seeking an experienced and confident <strong data-start="428" data-end="494">Band 7 Paediatric Acute/Neonates Speech and Language Therapist</strong> to join a dedicated healthcare team in <strong data-start="534" data-end="543">Epsom</strong>. This is a part-time position within a specialist acute setting, providing essential speech and language therapy services to <strong data-start="669" data-end="705">neonates and paediatric patients</strong>.</p> <p data-start="708" data-end="1126">This role is ideally suited to a skilled and autonomous clinician with <strong data-start="779" data-end="820">extensive experience in neonatal care</strong>, capable of working independently within a fast-paced and multidisciplinary clinical environment. You will play a key role in the <strong data-start="951" data-end="1034">assessment, diagnosis, and management of feeding and communication difficulties</strong> in neonates, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes in a critical care context.</p> <hr data-start="1128" data-end="1131"> <h3 data-start="1133" data-end="1163"><strong data-start="1137" data-end="1161">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p data-start="1164" data-end="1187">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1188" data-end="1701"> <li data-start="1188" data-end="1309"> <p data-start="1190" data-end="1309">Independently assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, and feeding disorders in neonates and paediatric patients.</p> </li> <li data-start="1310" data-end="1419"> <p data-start="1312" data-end="1419">Work closely with neonatal and paediatric medical teams to develop and deliver tailored intervention plans.</p> </li> <li data-start="1420" data-end="1525"> <p data-start="1422" data-end="1525">Provide support and training to families and caregivers regarding feeding and communication strategies.</p> </li> <li data-start="1526" data-end="1620"> <p data-start="1528" data-end="1620">Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with professional standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1621" data-end="1701"> <p data-start="1623" data-end="1701">Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1703" data-end="1706"> <h3 data-start="1708" data-end="1747"><strong data-start="1712" data-end="1745">Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p data-start="1748" data-end="1794">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="1795" data-end="2161"> <li data-start="1795" data-end="1864"> <p data-start="1797" data-end="1864">A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="1865" data-end="1922"> <p data-start="1867" data-end="1922">HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.</p> </li> <li data-start="1923" data-end="2029"> <p data-start="1925" data-end="2029">Significant post-qualification experience working with <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2028">neonates and children in acute care settings</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="2030" data-end="2109"> <p data-start="2032" data-end="2109">Con ... (truncated, view full listing at source)