Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC:
Band 7

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-SHCG-8226572-RL4

Site Galaxy House, Town Manchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/09/2026 23:59

This is an exciting new post that will offer the post holder the opportunity to be part of a specialist CAMHS workstream that includes the inpatient CAMH service, Crisis Service and Community Eating Disorders Service. You will work with these three multi-disciplinary teams to undertake assessment and interventions for young people including those with diagnosed or suspected neurodivergence.

The post holder will support the teams shared understanding of the young person’s communication and social communication to aid treatment and interventions. Assessment may form part of a diagnostic pathway in conjunction with the services MDT. This will include supporting parents and the young person’s understanding of these differences and post diagnostic interventions.

The postholder will provide assessment and intervention, m anaging their own complex caseload and making autonomous decisions within the remit of their skills and training.

The post-holder duties will include contributing to multi-agency liaison, consultation and training of other professionals, and contribute to the management and development of the services.

We seek candidates who are adept at working independently and collaboratively and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

MFT CAMHS is renowned for it's creative and inclusive approach to mental health support and we ensure a thorough induction for new staff and continuing opportunities for training.

Main duties of the job will include -

• Take the lead in providing specialist speech and language assessments for young people accessing Galaxy House Inpatient Unit, Crisis Pathways and Community Eating Disorder Services.
• To contribute to the standardised autism assessments including administering and scoring ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).
• To formulate cases based on direct assessment.
• To provide age appropriate and evidence based intervention.
• To provide specialist training and advice and consultation to colleagues and staff from other agencies.
• To supervise junior staff as appropriate.
• To develop care plans and communication passports, supporting the whole teams utilisation of communication aids that support the young persons individualised needs.
• To work with the service specialist dietician to support nutrition.

Please see JD &PS for further information.

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.