Specialist Speech and language Therapist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Closing date: 11 June 2026
This role is as a Specialist Speech Therapist working within the therapies team for low secure services. The post holder will work across 2 wards covering 26 beds and will provide SLT assessment and intervention strategies for a range of patients with complex mental health needs and neurodivergence. A close link with the MDT will be vital along with positive and meaningful engagement with patients.
Main duties of the job
* Use structured and unstructured assessment methods to gain an understanding of service users' language and communication skills.
* Develop communication plans for all service users and support staff to implement these effectively.
* Support the implementation of the autism strategy within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT).
* HCPC registration.
* Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses.
* DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R training.
Knowledge & Expertise
* Knowledge and understanding of person‑centred care.
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (e.g., MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
* Good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role within it.
* Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, input into complex intervention plans.
* Ability to produce reports and guidelines.
* Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care.
Experience
* Experience of working with people with mental health issues/learning disabilities/autism services.
* Experience of providing supervision to others.
* Direct experience of working with service users with complex needs alongside, or with supervision, from a more specialist SLT.
* Awareness of current mental health agenda at both national and local level.
* Awareness of relevant legislation, national policy and best practice guidance.
* Bed‑based experience.
* Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
* Experience of delivering training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata.
Contract
Permanent; Part‑time working pattern.
Location
Alderley Unit, Soss Moss Site, Nether Alderley, Cheshire SK10 4UJ.
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