Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birkenhead is seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to support early autism diagnosis within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct communication assessments, collaborate with families, and contribute to child support plans. Ideal candidates will be registered therapists with experience in paediatric assessment. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with an established team are offered.

Benefits

Support network for wellbeing

Opportunities for training

Regular supervision

Qualifications

• Registered and qualified Speech & Language Therapist.
• Standard or enhanced DBS required.
• Experience in paediatric assessment and autism diagnosis desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality communication assessments for autism indicators.
• Develop the ND MDT pathway and collaborate with families.
• Provide reports that shape child support plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a life‑changing impact early in a child’s development? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to play a pivotal role in our early assessment pathway for autism diagnosis within the Neuro‑Development (ND) multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high‑quality communication assessments to identify early indicators of autism, including speech, language, social communication, and play skills.
• Be part of developing the dynamic and responsive ND MDT pathway.
• Work closely with families, offering guidance, developmental insight, and compassionate support throughout the assessment journey.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of paediatricians and specialist nurses to ensure accurate and holistic diagnoses.
• Administer evidence‑based assessment tools and provide clear, insightful reports that shape each child’s support plan.
• Champion early intervention, helping families and settings understand practical strategies that foster communication and social development.
• Work in collaboration and harmony with the community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team to enable coordinated care and support.

Qualifications & Experience

• A registered and qualified Speech & Language Therapist.

• Standard or enhanced DBS (disclosure cost paid by the Trust).

• Experience in paediatric assessment and/or autism diagnosis is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills; enthusiastic team player.

Benefits & Support

• Strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well‑established team.
• Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members.
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision.
• Annual appraisals.
• Opportunities to access internal and external training relevant to your role.

Application Process

Apply via the NHS careers portal (apps.trac.jobs). Ensure you have a working email account for correspondence. If offered a position, your details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applicants are required to join the DBS Update Service (£16 per year). The cost is the responsibility of the successful employee.