Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Following the Governments SEND reforms we have an exciting opportunity for five Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our established team to deliver Universal and Targeted Level input as part of the Expert at Hand model. We offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings, great clinical support and training opportunities. You will develop leadership skills by providing management supervision to other team members. You will educate and enrich student learning experiences as a clinical educator. Evidence-based practice is embedded and CPD is actively encouraged. We work across education settings, clinics and Family Hubs with parents, carers, education staff and other professionals. If you are passionate about communication, innovative and keen to input to service development then we are excited to hear from you! Click on the link for a short video about working as a Speech and Language Therapist at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjTkm_vKeoc Main duties of the job Take your place with us providing specialist triage, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and discharge recommendations to a range of children and young people with a range of communication needs You will provide specialist assessment for children and young people with a range of needs You will assess, treat and review children in face-to-face appointments You will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with children and families, other team members and health and education staff You will have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills You will work in clinics, education settings, children's centres and family homes You will drive continuous improvement with your innovation and passion for developing new ways of working You will have strong presentation skills and enjoy delivering training to the wider children's workforce about a range of communication difficulties, including developing, evaluating and adapting training package 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. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-UEC-P372-26 Job locations Callaghan House Cross Street Heywood OL11 2DY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and