Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheshire is looking for a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage complex dysphagia and communication needs within the acute SLT team. This role includes providing specialized assessment, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and enhancing communication support for patients. A strong background in clinical practice and commitment to professional governance is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a key health service provider with a focus on improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Autonomous advanced clinical specialist with experience in dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• Maintains standards of proficiency and conducts appropriate professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced specialist assessment and treatment for inpatients with complex dysphagia.
• Facilitate communication for patients using low and high tech AAC.
• Contribute to education and training for SLT CPD and students.
• Manage a defined patient caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic SLT to cover maternity leave within the CCICP acute SLT team supporting acute wards at Leighton Hospital, Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• To provide autonomous advanced specialist assessment, treatment and management for inpatients presenting with a range of complex dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• To ensure that patients on the acute wards are supported to communicate by facilitating partnership working with families and loved ones, using low and high tech AAC.
• To plan and carry out joint assessments with the MDT as required.
• To attend ward rounds as required to contribute to clinical discussion and devising MDT treatment plans.
• To make appropriate referrals and participate in the rota for videofluoroscopy clinic.
• To support acute ward areas by providing advanced specialist assessment, treatment and management for inpatients presenting with a range of complex dysphagia and communication difficulties.

To contribute to education and training in specialist area for SLT CPD, SLT students and members of the MDT. To maintain a high standard of governance for specialist clinical area, for example maintaining mandatory training, up to date CPD and professional standards and contributing to audit. To support leadership within the department, by ensuring effective day to day organisation and provision of SLT service to acute wards, promoting and leading on service improvements and supporting all staff to maintain professional standards.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Additional duties

• To work autonomously to manage a defined patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team, referring to a senior medical clinician as and when required.
• To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council. This includes standards of proficiency, conduct and performance, ethics and continuing professional development.
• To manage a defined caseload, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025