Acute Paediaitric Speech and Language Therapist( RMCH) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a motivated Band 5 acute paediatric speech and language therapist to join their dynamic team. This 12-month contract involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing a varied caseload of children with communication difficulties. Ideal candidates should possess a UK recognised SLT degree with HCPC registration and have relevant clinical experience. The role supports professional development within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical experience in either hospital or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage children with communication needs.
• Devise and evaluate care programmes for children and families.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Keep up to date with relevant clinical developments.
• Participate in training for staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK recognised SLT degree with HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Location: Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a large 371 bedded tertiary Children’s Hospital that provides regional and supra-regional services to include most clinical paediatric specialties.

Position

Due to maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Band 5 acute paediatric speech and language therapist (SLT) to join our dynamic paediatric team on a 12 month contract.

Role and Team

You will contribute to ensuring continuity of care and service delivery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, contributing your skills and expertise. You will work within our acute team and have a delegated and supported caseload of children with a wide range of communication difficulties. You will form part of an MDT providing holistic care to patients across wards and specialist outpatient clinics. Our acute paediatric SLT team will support your development allocating a dedicated clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• 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/programmes of care for parents/carers and other professionals.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide education, advice and support to patients, parents/carers, and the wider staff team.
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills, being able to prioritise a busy workload and cope well under pressure.
• Take responsibility for keeping up to date with recent developments and research relevant to clinical area and contribute to small scale audits and studies as appropriate.
• Participate in training and teaching for other students, ward and other care staff.

Qualifications

• A UK recognised SLT degree with HCPC registration
• Recent relevant clinical experience and transferable skills from either the hospital or community setting

About the Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale of opportunity that supports collaboration and transformation across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. The organisation is digitally enabled with the Hive Electronic Patient Record system (launched September 2022) and is a major academic Research Centre & Education provider.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. Diversity matters: MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

Application Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification under the ‘Supporting Documents’. Please also read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.