Speech and Language Therapist

MFT; Sale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is offering a fixed-term Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy role based at Sale Waterside. The post involves a general caseload of children, with independence in assessment, diagnosis and treatment across early years, mainstream schools and clinics.

You will collaborate with schools and settings to identify communication needs and support inclusive daily practice within the Balanced System transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and in the community.
• HCPC and RCSLT registration as a practicing Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to assess, analyse and plan a range of therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Work with families, schools, nurseries and other professionals to support care plans.
• Manage caseload, maintain accurate records, contribute to training and clinical governance.

Skills

Experience with children

Therapy planning

Education

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

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Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 29 months (until 31/03/2029) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-LCOD-8310177-RL4

Site Sale Waterside Town Sale Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Therapist will be responsible for a general caseload of children which could be in early years complex needs, mainstream school and in clinics with children with speech sound difficulties. This involves independent assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the designated caseload. This includes people from a wide range of social and ethnic backgrounds.

As part of The Balanced System transformation, the Therapist will work collaboratively with schools and settings to build workforce confidence, knowledge and capability, enabling communication needs to be identified and supported through inclusive everyday practice

Main duties of the job

The role involves assessing, diagnosing and providing therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs.

It includes working with families, schools, nurseries and other professionals to support care plans and build communication-friendly everyday practice.

The post holder will manage their caseload, maintain accurate records, contribute to training, service development, audit and clinical governance.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

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Person specification

Experience

• experience of working with children
• experience of working in the Community

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC
• Registered with RCSLT

Skills

• ability to assess, analyse and plan a range of therapeutic interventions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.