Acute Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) - Part Time

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for Macclesfield District General Hospital. The post covers maternity leave on acute inpatient wards, focusing on dysphagia, swallowing safety, and communication disorders in adults.

You will join a forward‑thinking team, supporting patient-centered care, with opportunities for development, supervision, and involvement in evolving pathways and digital innovations.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required and current.
• Dysphagia experience essential for acute inpatient work.
• Experience with adult clients with complex conditions.
• Ability to triage referrals and provide safe eating and drinking advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage dysphagia and communication disorders in adults.
• Triaging referrals and presenting holistic patient views.
• Collaborate with ward MDT and supervise junior staff.
• Engage in supervision and training and contribute to service development.

Skills

Dysphagia experience

MDT liaison

Senior clinical decision-making

Leadership supervision

Education

HCPC registration

RCtLS membership

Postgraduate courses in SLT

Clinical Educators Training

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for Macclesfield District General Hospital. The post covers maternity leave on acute inpatient wards, focusing on dysphagia, swallowing safety, and communication disorders in adults.

You will join a forward‑thinking team, supporting patient-centered care, with opportunities for development, supervision, and involvement in evolving pathways and digital innovations.