Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Feeding & Complex Needs

Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Feeding & Complex Needs

To provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with feeding, swallowing, and complex communication needs across community and clinic settings. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, support families and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development.

• Independently manage a specialist caseload of children with:
• Dysphagia (feeding and swallowing difficulties)
• Complex developmental needs (e.g. ASD, genetic conditions, neurological impairments)
• Communication difficulties associated with complex needs
• Carry out comprehensive assessments in clinic, home, and community settings
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans for feeding and communication
• Provide risk assessments and management plans for dysphagia
• Deliver therapy through:
• Direct intervention
• Parent/carer coaching
• Training for school and care staff
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust intervention plans based on outcomes
• Work closely with dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, paediatricians, and education staff
• Contribute to EHCPs, reports, and annual reviews
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings and case discussions
• Provide specialist advice on feeding, nutrition, and communication strategies
• Deliver training to:
• Parents and carers
• School and nursery staff
• Support staff and wider professionals
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior therapists, assistants, and students
• Act as a source of expertise within feeding and complex needs

Essential Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience (Band 6 or above)
• Experience working with:
• Paediatric feeding and dysphagia
• Children with complex needs
• Experience across community and/or clinic settings

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of:
• Paediatric dysphagia assessment and management
• Complex communication needs
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills with families and professionals
• Confidence delivering training and supervision

Key Features

• Varied caseload
• Be part of a collaborative SLT team
• Structured supervision and support from experienced SLTs
• Access to high-quality resources and team-wide CPD
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference
• Work from home days during half term holidays
• 12 weeks paid holiday*
• Birthday Leave
• Christmas and entire month of August off*
• Termly CPD days plus training budget

*subject to contract

We are Looking For Someone Who

• Has recently qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC registration required)
• Is passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings
• Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work
• Values teamwork, reflection and continuous development

Why Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]?

We are committed to excellence and empowerment, not only for the children and families we support, but for our team too. As part of [Employer hidden], you will be part of a warm and growing company that invests in your professional journey and celebrates your contribution.

Location: Community and clinic-based (including schools, homes, and clinic settings) East London
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (pro rata) per year