Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Learning Disability Team

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust in Manchester is looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. The role will involve providing specialist therapy to individuals with learning disabilities and working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including an accredited degree and HCPC registration. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Knowledge of legislation and dysphagia management strategies needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapy input in various community settings.
• Collaborate with health professionals and other agencies.
• Further develop skills in clinical areas through supervision and training.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Knowledge of dysphagia management

Collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams

Education

RCSLT accredited degree

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia

Job description

Overview

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to

As an SLT service our goal is to work with people in the most person-centred way to promote:

effective and empowering personal communication

safe, comfortable, enjoyable and dignified eating & drinking

You will be based in a community learning disability team with colleagues from physiotherapy, clinical psychology, community nursing, occupational therapy and social workers. This role is based in our Cheetham Hill office although we also have teams in Hulme and Wythenshawe

Main duties / Responsibilities

You will provide specialist speech and language therapy input to people with a range of learning disabilities and associated problems e.g. sensory impairments, mental health problems and physical disabilities, in their homes, colleges, local communities, day centres and work places.

There will be opportunities to further develop your skills in a variety of clinical areas e.g. AAC, dysphagia management, complex health needs, autism, risky behaviours, mental health, through clinical supervision, SLT meetings, project work and access to internal and external courses.

You will have access to some specialist IT programmes for communication support, for example Boardmaker, Grid 3.

We have good working relationships with colleagues in acute and paediatric speech and language therapy, audiology, orthoptics, community nutrition and dentistry.

You will also work with colleagues from a variety of other agencies e.g. Adult and children\'s Social Care, Greater Manchester Police, Pure Innovations, carer forums, and the many services that make up the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We\'re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you\'ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We\'ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We\'re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What\'s more, we\'re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Details

Date posted: 27 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-LCO-7442121*C

Job locations: Crescent Bank, Humphrey Street, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 9JS

Job responsibilities (additional guidance)

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you\'ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others before you submit an application.

Diversity and equality

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• RCSLT accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice as a speech and language therapist (SLT)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia issued by a course recognised by RCSLT

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)

Knowledge

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the different conditions associated with adults with learning disabilities e.g. mental health, physical disability, sensory impairments, physical illnesses and degenerative conditions
• Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management strategies
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation /trends within the NHS and Social Care

Experience

• Demonstrable and relevant experience of working as a speech and language therapist with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working collaboratively and successfully within a multi-disciplinary team and with relatives and carers
• Experience of working within a relevant specialist area e.g. dysphagia, challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Supervising of junior colleagues
• Devise & deliver training for colleagues & carers about dysphagia & adults with learning disabilities

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and aDisclosure to the DBS will be necessary.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust