Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support schools in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have expertise in working with children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing training and consultation within a multi-disciplinary team. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of working with children with SLCN.
• Knowledge and up to date use of assessment procedures in SEMH.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to staff regarding students' needs.
• Support schools in developing provision and SLC interventions.
• Consult with outreach teams and parents.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice (SLT)

HCPC registration

Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses

Job description

Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to enhance provision within Manchester City Council's Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) to primary schools across the city. The closing date is 30 September 2025.

The role provides advice, coaching and training to schools regarding pupils with identified Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs, or who are at risk of Permanent Exclusion. Our CYP who are vulnerable because of their Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs also require support with their SLCN. The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team, exploring different ways of working and applying best practices in SEMH and SLCN support.

Main duties of the job

As a highly skilled clinician you will be able to offer both Universal and Targeted support to include:

• Training - identification/ bespoke topics for schools on request
• Establishing school-wide 'identification' processes
• Up-skilling support staff to deliver SLC interventions, e.g. word-learning, narrative, restorative, incident recall etc
• Providing consultation for outreach team, school staff and parents
• Provision of tools for schools to support their children's SLC development
• Advise schools on provision development

It goes without saying that we are looking for a therapist who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who has a talent for building relationships with children and supporting adults. We are looking for a therapist who is self-aware and has a level of resilience that can support a strong emotional balance.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale beyond many other NHS Trusts. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a broad range of opportunities.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We are also advancing our Green Plan to contribute to sustainable healthcare.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protect your health and wellbeing and shape the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Also read the Candidate Essentials Guide accompanying the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and information to consider before applying. This document provides critical information relevant to the application process.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice (SLT)
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses, other postgraduate training or relevant Master’s degree
• Member of the RCSLT
• Member of relevant special interest group

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding

• Highly comprehensive theoretical knowledge of paediatric SLCN
• Knowledge and up to date use of assessment procedures and therapy techniques in specialist field - SEMH
• Understanding the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community
• Demonstrates comprehensive skills in training other professionals - education staff and others
• Experience of setting up a new provision or project

Experience

• Considerable experience of working with children with SLCN
• Considerable experience of working with CYP with SEMH
• Experience of working in a MDT taking responsibility for decision making
• Experience of training and supporting other SLTs and others

Personal Attributes and Abilities

• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Well developed analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to work within a team

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (Pro Rata)