Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Main area Adult Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Part Time) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job
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Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road Macclesfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per anum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital, covering maternity leave on our acute inpatient wards. This is a chance to make a real, immediate difference to patients at some of the most critical points in their care, supporting safe swallowing and communication when it matters most.

You will join our forward thinking team to deliver high quality care to patients with communication and swallowing disorders within the acute hospital setting. You will have experience of working with adults with a range of complex long term conditions and be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The successful applicant will have experience of analysing referral information, triaging, taking a holistic view of the patient, and providing safe eating and drinking advice to patients and carers. Enthusiastic and motivated, you will be confident liaising with a range of healthcare professionals as part of the ward multidisciplinary team. No two days are the same, acute work offers real variety and the opportunity to develop strong, fast-paced clinical decision-making skills.

Dysphagia experience is essential.

On successful application, you will join a well-established, friendly team with a wide range of skills and expertise, based together in one office at Macclesfield District General Hospital, so you'll be well supported from day one with easy access to peer advice and support as you settle into the role. You will engage in regular staff supervision and training, and there will be opportunities for development within the Trust.

Our service is also actively evolving, with new clinical pathways and digital innovation underway, so you'll be joining a team that's genuinely moving forward, not standing still. Our priority is on patient centred, holistic care, and we understand the importance of supporting staff to develop their skills and interests.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining…