Job Title: Band 7 Acute Paediatric & Neonatal Speech & Language Therapist
Location: South West London
Contract: Locum
Duration: Initially 3 months (likely extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: 3 days per week - Mondays & Wednesdays essential (3rd day negotiable)
Pay Rate: £31.00 per hour Umbrella

Job Overview

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to support an Acute Paediatric and Neonatal service within an NHS organisation in South West London.

This role sits within a specialist acute setting and requires an autonomous clinician confident managing complex caseloads across neonatal and paediatric pathways, working closely within the multidisciplinary team to support safe feeding, swallowing and communication management.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for neonates and paediatric patients within acute and neonatal settings

Deliver dysphagia and feeding assessments including complex swallowing presentations

Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and care pathways

Support safe feeding plans and discharge planning

Work closely with consultants, nurses, dietitians and wider MDT

Provide advice, education and training to families and staff

Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and legal standards

Contribute to service development and clinical governance processes

Requirements

HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist

Significant post-graduate experience at Band 7 level (or equivalent)

Acute paediatric and neonatal experience essential

Competency in paediatric dysphagia management

Experience working within NHS acute hospital settings

Strong MDT working and communication skills
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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