Acute Paediaitric Speech and Language Therapist( RMCH)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking an Acute Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month contract. You will assess and manage children with a variety of communication difficulties while working with an experienced team. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience with children in healthcare settings. This role offers a competitive salary between £31,049 and £37,796 pro rata, with various opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant assessments.
• Experience working with children.
• Understanding of MDT roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of children with communication needs.
• Devise, monitor, and evaluate advice for parents and professionals.
• Participate in training and teaching for other staff.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisation and planning

Ability to motivate patients

Ability to work independently

Insightful and reflective approach

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Acute Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) – 12 month contract. Due to maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable SLT to join the paediatric team at RMCH.

Location: Royal Manchester Children\'s Hospital

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, delivering a broad range of services across multiple sites and disciplines.

The hospital provides regional and supra-regional services across most clinical paediatric specialties.

The acute paediatric SLT team will support your development with a dedicated clinical supervisor. You will work within our acute team with a delegated and supported caseload of children with a wide range of communication difficulties, and you will form part of an MDT providing holistic care across wards and specialist outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Provide assessment and management of children with a comprehensive range of communication needs, liaising with the MDT.
• Take responsibility for devising, monitoring, and evaluating advice and programmes of care for parents/carers and other professionals.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, providing education, advice and support to patients, parents/carers, and the wider staff team.
• Exhibit excellent organisational and time management skills, prioritising a busy workload and coping well under pressure.
• Keep up to date with recent developments and research relevant to the clinical area; contribute to small-scale audits and studies as appropriate.
• Participate in training and teaching for other students, ward and other care staff.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a diverse range of services. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a large workforce and extensive opportunities for development. We are digitally enabled, with the Electronic Patient Record system (Hive) launched in September 2022.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, committed to high-quality research programmes and sustainability through our Green Plan. We foster inclusion and equal opportunities, protecting health and wellbeing while shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

For key responsibilities and required skills and experience, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. We also recommend reading the Candidate Essentials Guide to understand the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. This document provides important information to consider before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements for your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of relevant assessments
• MDT roles – knowledge and experience
• Local/national policies (e.g., RCSLT, Code of Conduct)
• Experience working with children

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisation and planning
• Ability to motivate patients and build therapeutic rapport
• Ability to work independently, seeking support when appropriate
• Insightful and reflective approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (Pro Rata)

The closing date is 02 October 2025