Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) Neonatal Unit and Acute Paediatrics

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

1 day ago

Portsmouth, Remote - International£49K - £57KFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust as a Speech Language Therapist – Neonatal & Pediatrics in United States. Company Description Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

-, please see the attached job description We would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries and visits are warmly encouraged.

Please contact the Therapy Pathway Lead ([email protected]).

For team members looking to further progress in their careers, we are able to offer opportunities for level 5 and Level 6 apprenticeships.

Requirements

3 WTE worked on the NICU, with flexibility to tailor the remaining hours within our evolving paediatric inpatient service.

Part-time and job‑share arrangements are warmly welcomed.

Our paediatric service is entering a period of growth and transformation, and this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to scoping, shaping, and developing the future model of care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £49K - £57K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust as a Speech Language Therapist – Neonatal & Pediatrics.

Key Skills

Speech and language therapyNeonatal careAcute paediatricsFeeding and swallowing assessmentClinical reasoningCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary team workingFamily-centred practiceInfant feedingService developmentTraining deliveryAutonomyResourcefulnessAuditResearch

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) Neonatal Unit and Acute Paediatrics at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust lists compensation for this psychologist position at $49k to $57k annually.

This is approximately 78% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Portsmouth, Remote - International.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech and language therapy, Neonatal care, Acute paediatrics, Feeding and swallowing assessment, Clinical reasoning, Communication skills, Multidisciplinary team working, Family-centred practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The successful candidate will shape and deliver a high-quality, family-centred speech and language therapy service across the Neonatal Unit and acute paediatric wards. They will work autonomously to manage a complex caseload while contributing to the growth and transformation of the paediatric servi...

Benefits package: On-site Nursery, Free Beach Hut Access, On-site Wellness Centre, Gym and Swimming Pool, Staff Networks, Awards Ceremonies. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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