Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Whole-School Training

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Experts at Hand service will help schools develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to support children with speech, language and communication needs. You will lead engaging whole-school training and provide drop-in sessions to identify needs and navigate referrals.

Working with education staff, you will supervise Band 5 colleagues, promote communication-friendly approaches and contribute to sustainable school-based support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole-school training to education staff.
• Provide drop-in sessions within schools to identify needs and navigate referrals.
• Supervise and support Band 5 colleagues within the service.
• Evaluate service outcomes and demonstrate impact of the Experts at Hand model.

Job description

The Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Experts at Hand service will help schools develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to support children with speech, language and communication needs. You will lead engaging whole-school training and provide drop-in sessions to identify needs and navigate referrals.

Working with education staff, you will supervise Band 5 colleagues, promote communication-friendly approaches and contribute to sustainable school-based support.