Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist Clinics​/Schools

Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist Clinics/Schools

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Job Summary

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with children and young people? Would you like to join a forward‑thinking, innovative and supportive organisation? Then we have the role for you! We would love to tell you about an opportunity that has just arisen for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our fantastic team here in Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP).

The job will be based in our Chester and Ellesmere Port locality, providing opportunities to work in clinics as well as mainstream schools. You will work alongside colleagues to implement Speech and Language therapy for children and young people of pre-school and school age and be well supported alongside our excellent team of therapists across the patch, as well as an experienced team leader.

We would be happy to support this role to develop from Band 5 into Band 6 also.

Main duties of the job

• Completion of standardised assessments and evidence‑based intervention in a variety of different settings.
• Implementation of evidence based practice within the service.
• Working alongside education colleagues, parents, other members of the MDT to contribute towards outcomes being achieved.
• Involvement in the training programme offered by the service to promote a Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiered service.
• Participation in the EHCP process – both in regards to statutory assessments and annual reviews.
• Contribution to peer review groups to promote CPD.
• Supervision and support to Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants, and Students.

Job responsibilities

• To provide assessment, diagnosis and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for clients referred to the Service in line with RCSLT Communicating Quality 3.
• To manage a defined caseload independently.
• To manage one's own time and prioritise tasks with minimal support.
• To decide when to discontinue the management of a client and ensure that relevant professionals and client/carers are made aware as soon as possible of this decision.
• To identify the need for clinical support and advice and seek this from more senior clinicians as appropriate to provide a high quality Service.
• To work closely with all appropriate agencies and colleagues for exchange of information and to ensure the comprehensive management of the client.
• To provide appropriate information, advice and support to clients and their carers.
• To give and request second opinions when appropriate.
• To attend multi‑disciplinary meetings as required.
• To be advised on the use of current practice by more senior clinicians.
• To undertake the placements of Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate.
• To supervise assistants and volunteers as required.
• To provide support for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate.
• To participate in the development of innovative practice in collaboration with more senior clinicians.
• To participate in activities designed to improve the effectiveness of service provision.
• To develop clinical expertise under direction and in consultation with more senior clinicians.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technological advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To provide training to others as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC Registered.

Desirable Qualifications

• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications.

Essential Experience

• Evidence of paediatric assessment and treatment skills.
• Evidence of working with children of pre‑school and school age.
• Evidence of working within clinics.
• Evidence of caseload management.
• Knowledge of SEND.

Desirable Experience

• Student mentor.

Essential Values / Requirements

• Evidence of understanding of MCHFT Behaviours and values.
• Car driver.

Details

• Date posted
  : 17 December 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
  :
  Part‑time
• Reference number
  : 412-COMM-7659240
• Job locations
  : 1829 Building, Countess of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1BQ

Employer information

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is an NHS Foundation Trust based in Cheshire, managing Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. It is part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) and provides a range of community services.

Acknowledgement

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and includes a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from skilled worker candidates seeking sponsorship will be considered.