Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist Clinics/Schools | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheshire is seeking a qualified Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team. You will work primarily with children and young people, providing assessments and implementing speech and language therapies. The role offers an opportunity for progression from Band 5 to Band 6 and is supported by experienced colleagues in a collaborative setting, aimed at delivering high-quality care and support. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in working with children and young people.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Completion of standardised assessments and evidence‑based interventions.
• Supervise Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists and students.
• Manage a caseload and attend multi-disciplinary meetings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with children and young people? Would you like to join a forward thinking, innovative and supportive organisation? Then we have the role for you!

We would love to tell you about an opportunity that has just arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our fantastic team here in Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP). The job itself will be based in our Chester and Ellesmere Port locality, and will provide opportunities to work in clinics, as well as mainstream schools. You will work alongside colleagues to implement Speech and Language therapy for children and young people of pre‑school and school age and be well supported alongside our excellent team of therapists across the patch, as well as an experienced team leader.

We would be happy to support this role to progress from Band 5 into Band 6.

If you would like to play a crucial role in the development of these children and young people in the area – please get in touch and we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Completion of standardised assessments and evidence‑based intervention in a variety of different settings.
• Implementation of evidence‑based practice within the service.
• Working alongside education colleagues, parents and other members of the MDT to contribute towards outcomes being achieved.
• Involvement in the training programme offered by the service to promote a Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiered service.
• Participation in the EHCP process – both in regards to statutory assessments and annual reviews.
• Contribution to peer review groups to promote CPD.
• Supervision and support to Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Students.

Additional Responsibilities (as outlined by the Trust)

• To provide assessment, diagnosis and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for clients referred to the Service in line with RCSLT “Communicating Quality 3”.
• To manage a defined caseload independently.
• To manage his/her own time and prioritise tasks with minimal support.
• To decide when to discontinue the management of a client and ensure relevant professionals and client/carers are informed promptly.
• To identify the need for clinical support and advice and seek this from more senior clinicians as appropriate.
• To work closely with all appropriate agencies and colleagues for exchange of information to ensure comprehensive management of the client.
• To provide appropriate information, advice and support to clients and their carers.
• To attend multi‑disciplinary meetings as required.
• To undertake the placements of Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate.
• To supervise assistants and volunteers as required.
• To participate in the development of innovative practice in collaboration with more senior clinicians.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technological advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To provide training to others as appropriate.

About the Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. It was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 staff, provide about 540 hospital beds and offer a range of services including accident & emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies and children’s health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a local health partnership that provides community services across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.