Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist based in Rochdale. This part-time position involves delivering clinical interventions within schools, assessing communication needs, and working collaboratively with families and educators. An ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong interpersonal skills. A competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Robust personal development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Well established knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of diagnosing language impairment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical work within schools.
• Assess and diagnose conditions for therapy programmes.
• Support development of training for parents and teaching staff.

Skills

Good analytical and reflection skills

Good organisational and prioritisation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to support children in achieving their communication potential. This role is commissioned by schools to deliver targeted interventions, assessments and advice to enhance students' communication and learning outcomes.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with communication difficulties and are keen to recruit a dedicated and highly motivated therapist who would excel at making a difference in this interesting field.

You will offer a person‑centred approach to their independence and well‑being and go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care. In return you will join a supportive team and be provided with robust personal development opportunities.

We are committed to creating a fulfilling department which prioritises work‑life balance and health and well‑being. Please speak to us about how we can accommodate any flexible working requests.

Clink on the link for a short video about working as a Speech and Language Therapist at Northern Care Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjTkm_vKeoc

Main Duties

• Deliver specialist clinical work within schools and/or specialist resource provisions as part of a Speech and Language Therapy team.
• Assess and diagnose conditions and plan and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy programmes of care and treatment, and discharge appropriately, using evidence‑based practice.
• Provide peer support to and receive peer support from other Speech and Language colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and educators and support children with a range of communication needs.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
• Support the development and delivery of training packages to parents/carers and teaching staff.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time, Term time hours

Reference number: 236‑RCO‑P489‑25

Job location: Callaghan House, Cross Street off Green Lane, Rochdale, OL10 2DY

Person Specification

• Registration Essential: Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Desirable: Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
• Essential Qualifications: Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses.
• Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential: Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group; national policies and procedures relevant to the client group; assessment tools relevant to the client group; experience of diagnosing language impairment.
• Desirable: Knowledge and experience of working with Alternative Augmentative Communication; knowledge and experience of working with children with Complex Needs.
• Skills & Abilities Essential: Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills; good organisational and prioritisation skills; good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically; demonstrates ability to be a good team member; excellent interpersonal skills – observation, listening and empathy skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Callaghan House, Cross Street off Green Lane, Rochdale, OL10 2DY

Employer website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/