Lead Specialist SLT — Whole-School Training & Impact

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead the Experts at Hand service across Warrington and Halton. The role focuses on delivering high-quality whole-school training and coaching to education staff implementing evidence-based interventions.

You will supervise Band 5 and Band 6 colleagues, run school drop-in sessions, and contribute to service evaluation through outcomes and data collection, ensuring timely support

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in delivery and development of the Experts at Hand service
• Lead the delivery of engaging whole-school training and coaching for education staff
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 5 and Band 6 colleagues
• Deliver drop-in sessions within schools to identify needs and navigate referral pathways
• Promote communication-friendly approaches and embed practical strategies in daily practice
• Lead evaluation and continuous improvement through outcomes monitoring, audits and data collection

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead the Experts at Hand service across Warrington and Halton. The role focuses on delivering high-quality whole-school training and coaching to education staff implementing evidence-based interventions.

You will supervise Band 5 and Band 6 colleagues, run school drop-in sessions, and contribute to service evaluation through outcomes and data collection, ensuring timely support