Job overview
The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join as our Lead for Complex Needs.
We are looking for a therapist who has significant experience of working with babies, children and young people with complex needs, with a specialist interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Post graduate dysphagia training is desirable, and a small clinical caseload could be included in the role.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Uma Saimaruhan, Clinical Service Manager for Hounslow Children’s Therapies (OT, PT, SLT), by emailing [email protected] or phone 020 3808 3389.
Main duties of the job
Hounslow Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise. We offer a comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure, peer support and both internal and external CPD opportunities.
In support of the above the role includes the opportunity to be involved in training and supervision of staff as well as service development. The senior leadership team works closely together to continue to shape and develop the service, alongside other leads in Children’s Therapy Services e.g. physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage competing demands/ priorities. Be flexible and organised.
- Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of assessing and using paper based and power based AAC
- Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
- Leadership skills, including self-leadership
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. complex needs / AAC)
- Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
- Extensive experience of assessing and implementing the use of AAC (A total communication approach)
- Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLTs
- Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
- MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in specialist area (e.g. complex needs / AAC)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in dysphagia
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This advert is for Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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