Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our large, friendly and innovative paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team. We can offer the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of skilled clinicians and support staff across a well-established service. We place equal importance on delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people and ensuring the wellbeing, development and support of our workforce. As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist you will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children with complex communication disorders. This includes children across a range of settings (e.g., mainstream schools, special schools, designated provisions), but in particularly pre-school age children known to our Child Development Centre (CDC). You will work closely with a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within this role. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, in particularly those with complex developmental needs. They will manage an independent paediatric caseload, develop and evaluate evidence-based therapy programmes, and work closely with families, education staff and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. The role includes providing advice, training and support to parents, carers and professionals, producing clinical reports and contributing to statutory processes such as Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The postholder will use advanced clinical reasoning to inform decision-making, communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, and ensure care is child-centred and tailored to individual needs. The postholder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, while maintaining accurate records and complying with professional, safeguarding and information governance requirements. They will also support the development of colleagues, students and support staff through supervision, training and mentorship, and maintain their own continuing professional development in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards. About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region. Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities. Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation. Our mission We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our values Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all One team: We work well together and with our communities Details Date posted 26 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9835-WA26-087a Job locations Health Services at Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium Martin Dawes Stand, Winwick Road Warrington Cheshire WA2 7NE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist you will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children with complex communication disorders. This includes children across a range of settings (e.g., mainstream schools, special schools, designated provisions), but particularly pre-school age children known to our Child Development Centre (CDC). Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Skills To assess and diagnose children with communication disorders, including those with special needs. May be required to take a lead role in the day to day running of a community caseload and/or mainstream schools and support a Highly Specialist SLT working with children with complex needs at the Child Development Centre. To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes for school staff and parents to implement and to evaluate outcomes for children with communication difficulties. To take clinical responsibility for a varied paediatric caseload of differing complexities and to organise this effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their treatment plans wherever possible. To provide advice and coaching