Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist

<p data-start="196" data-end="449"><strong data-start="196" data-end="210">Job Title:</strong> Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist<br data-start="270" data-end="273"><strong data-start="273" data-end="285">Banding:</strong> Band 6 / 7<br data-start="296" data-end="299"><strong data-start="299" data-end="312">Location:</strong> North West of England<br data-start="334" data-end="337"><strong data-start="337" data-end="352">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="357" data-end="360"><strong data-start="360" data-end="369">Rate:</strong> £24.00 – £32.00 per hour<br data-start="394" data-end="397"><strong data-start="397" data-end="415">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time (flexible)</p> <hr data-start="451" data-end="454"> <h3 data-start="456" data-end="472">Job Overview</h3> <p data-start="473" data-end="848">We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate <strong data-start="533" data-end="596">Paediatric Neonatal Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist</strong> 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.</p> <p data-start="850" data-end="1201">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.</p> <hr data-start="1203" data-end="1206"> <h3 data-start="1208" data-end="1232">Key Responsibilities</h3> <p data-start="1233" data-end="1256">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1257" data-end="1923"> <li data-start="1257" data-end="1381"> <p data-start="1259" data-end="1381">Assess, diagnose, and manage <strong data-start="1288" data-end="1325">neonatal and paediatric dysphagia</strong>, including complex feeding and swallowing difficulties.</p> </li> <li data-start="1382" data-end="1484"> <p data-start="1384" data-end="1484">Deliver specialist <strong data-start="1403" data-end="1447">infant feeding and dysphagia assessments</strong> in neonatal and paediatric settings.</p> </li> <li data-start="1485" data-end="1614"> <p data-start="1487" data-end="1614">Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.</p> </li> <li data-start="1615" data-end="1707"> <p data-start="1617" data-end="1707">Provide clinical advice, training, and support to colleagues and carers where appropriate.</p> </li> <li data-start="1708" data-end="1827"> <p data-start="1710" data-end="1827">Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1828" data-end="1923"> <p data-start="1830" data-end="1923">Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and service development initiatives.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1925" data-end="1928"> <h3 data-start="1930" data-end="1963">Qualifications and Experience</h3> <p data-start="1964" data-end="2010">To be considered for this role, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="2011" data-end="2533"> <li data-start="2011" data-end="2084"> <p data-start="2013" data-end="2084">A recognised <strong data-start="2026" data-end="2067">degree in Speech and Language Therapy</strong> (or equivalent).</p> </li> <li data-start="2085" data-end="2207"> <p data-start="2087" data-end="2207"><strong data-start="2087" data-end="2108">HCPC registration</strong> and eligibility for membership of the <strong data-start="2147" data-end="2206">Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="2208" data-end="2287"> <p data-start="2210" data-end="2287">Proven experience in <strong d ... (truncated, view full listing at source)