Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative therapist to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary community clinic setting with infants and children (aged 0-5 years) with a range of eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and communication needs. The Harrow Speech and Language Therapy Service is an innovative team who strive to provide family-centred services to the diverse population of the London Borough of Harrow. This post will require proficient skills in the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for infants and children as well as communication difficulties in the community with NHS experience Main duties of the job The post will involve Working in a community clinic setting Detailed assessment and management of infant feeding and children with eating, drinking and swallowing needs. Risk management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for 0-5-year-olds. Provide second opinions for feeding assessments within the service. Working in collaboration with parents/carers, health and education professionals involved with the infant/child and other partner organisations. Offer training and workshops to parents/carers/education settings where appropriate. Work in joint clinics with the Enteral Feeding Dietitian. Demonstrate a broad range of practical skills to work with these client groups and have up-to-date knowledge of professional/national guidelines and related research. Take an active role in service development alongside the Clinical Service Lead. Head of Service/Clinical Service Leads to develop the service as a whole. Collaborate with MDT colleagues to support best health outcomes About us You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity. We can provide: Highly structured induction. Excellent levels of support and supervision which includes regular clinical and management supervision every 8 weeks and an annual appraisal. Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss cases, read articles together and share your experiences. Clearly defined caseloads. A wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development. Easy access to clinical specialists in all clinical areas. Easy access to an established Multidisciplinary Team including Paediatricians. Designated admin and planning time. Involvement in innovative project Memberships at relevant CENs are supported and encouraged. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 333-G-HCS-1185 Job locations Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre Primary Care Hub 275 Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. Band 7 Children's and Infant Dysphagia (0.6 WTE / 22.5 hours per week)Community SLT Dysphagia Team 0-5 years We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Community Dysphagia