Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves assessing and delivering specialized care for children referred to Community Paediatrics. Candidates should possess a Speech and Language degree, HCPC registration, and experience in complex case management. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for supervision and training.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in a relevant area at a senior level.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and deliver care to children and families.
• Work alongside a team of clinicians.
• Provide support and supervision for team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Are you an existing highly specialist (Band 7) Speech and Language Therapist looking for a change, or an experienced senior (Band 6) ready for the next step working with Community Paediatrics? A warm welcome awaits you at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in the Community Paediatric Team, based at St Catherine's Health Centre, Birkenhead.

You will have a Speech and Language degree qualification and be registered with the HCPC and ideally be a member of RCSLT.

Responsibilities

This post is to assess, develop and deliver highly specialised care to children and families of children referred into Community Paediatrics on the Neuro Development pathway, working alongside a team of clinicians. Within the team we will provide:

• A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team
• Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
• Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
• Annual appraisals
• Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role

The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with children and their families/carers and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.

About us

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surrounding it. It is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff. We provide a high quality range of acute care services across a population of approximately 400,000 people.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: St Catherine's Health Centre, Church Road, Tranmere, CH42 0LQ

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• BSc or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Post-graduate experience in a relevant area at a senior level
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of assessment and treatment skills, with experience in highly complex caseload management
• Ability to work autonomously, manage own caseload, and use clinical reasoning to identify problems and plan treatment
• Experience in audit and reviewing treatment/services
• Ability to work as a team member and mentor/teach others

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists
• Active CPD portfolio demonstrating development of specialist clinical skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems
• Ability to communicate in difficult circumstances with empathy
• Understanding of national issues relating to clinical practice

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to support others and service needs
• Initiative and good organisational skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to a standard/enhanced DBS; joining the DBS update service may be required. The cost (£16 per year) is the responsibility of the applicant. Details will be provided on appointment.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Catherine's Health Centre, Church Road, Tranmere, CH42 0LQ

Website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk