Children'S Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Children's Speech and Language Therapist to join the Complex Needs team. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions across clinics, homes and specialist settings, and providing training to parents and colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary service.

You will work with a large, supportive SLT group, may travel to different sites, and contribute to safeguarding and outcomes using

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses.
• Member of RCSLT.
• HCPC Registration Licence to Practise.
• Desirable: Talking Mats Training (Foundation Stage).
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• UK registration with current qualification.

Responsabilités

• Deliver universal, targeted and specialist clinical work as part of a multidisciplinary team in line with Balanced System principles.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers and setting staff to support children with speech, language and communication needs, including eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
• Assess and diagnose speech, language and communication need and plan and implement Specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions and programmes of care and discharge appropriately, using evidence based practice.
• Produce reports outlining the findings of the assessments and child/young person's needs and next steps (including for statutory purposes, e.g. EHCP assessments).
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
• Support the development and delivery of training packages to parents/carers and setting staff.
• Provide peer support to and receive peer support from other Speech and Language colleagues.

Formation

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Specialist short courses

Member of RCSLT

HCPC Registration Licence to Practise

Description du poste

Job summary

OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

We are looking for an experienced Childrens Speech and Language Therapist for to work within our Complex needs team. The role will involve the delivery of assessments and interventions within specialist settings, clinic and homes and the delivery of training to parents/carers and colleagues. You will be part of a well established and experienced group of SLTs.

Salford Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Service provide CPD, supervision, support and mentoring from a range of experienced SLTs across the service. You will be part of a large, friendly, supportive team who are passionate about ensuring that all children and families receive appropriate and timely therapeutic and preventative interventions that aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Due to the nature of the post you may be required to travel to different sites as required by the service.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver universal, targeted and specialist clinical work as part of a multidisciplinary team in line with Balanced System principles.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers and setting staff to support children with speech, language and communication needs, including eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
• Assess and diagnose speech, language and communication need and to plan and implement Specialist Speech and Language Therapy interventions and programmes of care and discharge appropriately, using evidence based practice.
• Produce reports outlining the finding of the assessments and child/young person's needs and next steps (including for statutory purposes, e.g. EHCP assessments).
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
• Support the development and delivery of training packages to parents/carers and setting staff.
• Provide peer support to and receive peer support from other Speech and Language colleagues.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 236-UEC-PS155-26

Essential qualifications and training

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Member of RCSLT
• HCPC Registration Licence to Practise

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Demonstrate excellent specialist knowledge in a wide range of paediatric communication disorders which is underpinned by current evidence based practice
• Strong understanding of SEND and experience of writing EHCPs
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Clinical and National and Local Clinical Guidelines
• Relevant post graduate experience working in a variety of settings including clinics and at least one other area.
• An understanding of the issues affecting an inner-city community
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of up to date assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance / audit
• Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative forms of Communication e.g. signing, symbols, communication aids
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• Negotiation, Problem solving and resilience skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex communication and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Attended Talking Mats Training (Foundation Stage)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St James' House, Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FW, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

Speech and Language Therapist/Complex Needs Lead, Lorna Wells, [e-mail], 07743600409

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified. The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.