Senior Acute Paediatric Speech Therapist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for Paediatric Dysphagia at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The role involves assessing and managing children with feeding and communication difficulties, contributing to an inpatient service, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in paediatric dysphagia and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent in-house clinical support

Opportunities to work on complex communication disorders

Qualifications

• Significant experience in paediatric dysphagia, ideally in an acute setting.
• Experience working with infants and children with special needs.
• Knowledge of videofluoroscopy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of children with feeding and communication difficulties.
• Contribute to an inpatient paediatric dysphagia service.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Paediatric dysphagia experience

Tracheostomy assessment and management

Communication difficulties assessment

Education

Post Basic Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Post: band 7 Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapists - Paediatric Dysphagia

Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of children with feeding and communication difficulties within the acute setting, including infants and children with tracheostomies, metabolic conditions, and rare or congenital conditions.
• Contribute to an inpatient paediatric dysphagia service as part of an experienced team providing care across neonatal and paediatric wards.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care to patients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in paediatric dysphagia, ideally in an acute setting, with Post Basic Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with infants and children with special needs, including pre-school and school-aged children.
• Knowledge of tracheostomy assessment and management and videofluoroscopy is desirable.

Support and Opportunities

Excellent in-house clinical support working alongside other experienced therapists. There may be opportunities to work with paediatric complex and acquired communication disorders within the hospital setting.

About the Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together multiple hospitals and community services to deliver integrated health and social care. The organisation emphasizes collaboration, digital transformation, research, and sustainability through initiatives such as Hive and the Green Plan. MFT fosters inclusion and equal opportunity.

Applicant Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide contains details about the Trust, our benefits, and information to help you during the application process.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you have any special application requirements, email resourcing teams at [e-mail].

Application Window

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.