Locality Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 February 2026

The post is an integral part of the North Community Learning Disability Team but also has citywide responsibilities shared with the other Speech and Language Locality.

The post is part of a multidisciplinary health Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) integrated with Adult Social care providing high quality specialist speech and language therapy service to adults with significant learning disabilities.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary health and social care Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) to provide a high quality specialist speech and language therapy service to adults with significant learning disabilities to carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To act as an autonomous practitioner with specialist knowledge, skills and experience, to assess, diagnose and manage clients' communication and dysphagia needs within your specialist team.

To work as part of a city wide speech and language therapy service to benefit clients.

To provide highly specialist advice, education and training to increase the capacity and capability of others to work with people with a learning disability.

Work will be undertaken in a variety of settings depending on the needs of the clients and carers. The client base will be socially, culturally and linguistically diverse.

To develop Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service with support from Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist.

To undertake supervision and leadership of junior staff and students as required.

To offer clinical support to other SLTs in more than one of the sub specialisms within the field of ALD.

To act as the speech and language therapy lead for the locality.

To deputise for the Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist and Health Manager as necessary.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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