Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Mainstream schools

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Chester is seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join their innovative team. This role involves working with children who have EHCPs in mainstream school settings and supporting early-years complex needs. Applicants should be qualified Speech and Language Therapists with post-graduate experience and a commitment to professional development. This position offers opportunities to lead and supervise therapists and students while contributing to the clinical expertise within the service.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience working with children and young people.
• Strong understanding of clinic and school settings.
• Experience in implementing EHCPs and statutory assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete standardised assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Work alongside education colleagues and parents.
• Supervise and support Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Clinical expertise

Understanding complex needs

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

A Vacancy at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 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!

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP). The position is based in Chester and Ellesmere Port and involves working with children who have top‑up funding/EHCPs in mainstream school settings across the patch. You will also support early‑years complex needs and clinic services.

Responsibilities

• Complete standardised assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions in a variety of settings.
• Implement evidence‑based practice within the service.
• Work alongside education colleagues, parents, and MDT members to achieve outcomes.
• Participate in the training programme to promote a Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiered service.
• Contribute to the EHCP process, including statutory assessments and annual reviews.
• Take part in peer review groups to promote CPD.
• Supervise and support Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants, and students.
• Co‑manage a defined caseload independently, prioritising tasks with minimal support.
• Collaborate with agencies and colleagues for comprehensive client management, including report provision for statutory assessments.
• Attend multi‑disciplinary meetings and provide professional advice as required.
• Supervise assistants and volunteers and support newly qualified students.
• Lead placements of Speech and Language Therapy students.
• Develop and maintain clinical expertise, staying up‑to‑date with advances in practice.
• Provide training and guidance to others when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with post‑graduate experience working with children and young people.
• Strong understanding of clinic and school settings, particularly with complex needs.
• Experience in implementing EHCPs and statutory assessments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

How to Apply

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

Closing

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.