Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapists

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. The role involves delivering speech and language therapy services across various settings including clinics and schools. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Band 5 Therapist and a solid understanding of evidence-based pathways for child communication disorders. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This is a permanent, community-based position with travel across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist (or equivalent) in community practice.
• Good understanding of evidence-based care pathways for paediatric speech, language and communication disorders.
• Willingness to undertake continuing professional development and research opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality speech & language therapy service to children.
• Assess, implement, and review treatment in a timely manner.
• Engage collaboratively with children, young people, and professionals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reflective practice

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work within the neighbourhood team to provide high‑quality speech & language therapy service to children in clinics, homes, schools and nurseries.
• Assess, implement and review speech & language therapy treatment and discharge in a timely manner.
• Ensure children/carers are involved in planning and prioritising care plans and facilitate joint decisions wherever possible.
• Work with clients on an individual and group basis.
• Work independently as a member of the Speech & Language Therapy Team and a wider multi‑disciplinary team.
• Reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of client communication and identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.
• Engage in collaborative working practices with children & young people, their parents/carers, educational, social care and health professionals.
• Adapt practice to meet individual circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
• Negotiate with carers, clients and others around individual case management, including management of the communication environment.
• Travel to, and between, various locations throughout the week.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist (or equivalent) in community practice.
• Good understanding of evidence‑based care pathways for paediatric speech, language and communication disorders.
• Strong communication, reflective practice and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake continuing professional development and research opportunities.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current NHS Practitioner Status (or access to obtain).

Employment Terms

Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – permanent position – based in the community, with travel across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

EEO Statement

We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As black and minority ethnic employees are under‑represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from BME communities. All appointments are made on merit.

Application Process

Please apply as soon as possible – we reserve the right to close vacancies without notice if a sufficient number of applications have been received. All candidates will be notified via email whether or not they have been shortlisted. For any assistance during the application stages, contact the recruiting manager or the recruitment team at recruiting@… or call 0151 282 4599.