Overview
A rare opportunity has arisen in Salford for a Highly Specialist Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Adult Learning Disabilities Team. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and are ready to lead, inspire, and grow, this could be the perfect job for you!
In this role, you'll take the clinical lead, delivering expert therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment for clients with complex needs, including communication and swallowing difficulties, across various community settings. You'll also guide junior staff, influence service development, and benefit from access to leadership training, ongoing peer support, and supervision.
Whether you're an experienced Band 6 ready for the next step or a Band 7 looking to specialise further, your growth is supported here. Job share and secondment enquiries welcome!
Main duties
* To lead the SLT service within the Learning Disabilities Health Professionals team.
* To provide as part of the multidisciplinary team highly specialist therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adults with learning disabilities who have highly complex and/or chronic presentations in a range of community locations, including clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
* To assess and treat own caseload of clients, maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.
* To supervise SLT and Total Communication colleagues as part of the team support structure.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We involve our values of care, appreciate and inspire to join our team.
We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for development and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for wellbeing.
Details
Date posted: 28 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-SCO-P198-25-C
Location: 8th Floor City Approach, Albert Rd, Salford, M30 0LB
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, the main duties and responsibilities are available in the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. Further information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and CPD
* RCSLT accredited postgraduate dysphagia qualification / RCSLT dysphagia competencies framework
Knowledge
* Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
* Experience devising and delivering training
* Specialist knowledge in clinical fields underpinned by current evidence-based practice (e.g. learning disabilities, dysphagia)
* Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
Skills
* Good planning and organisational skills and caseload management
* Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
Disclosures and sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
8th Floor City Approach, Albert Rd, Salford, M30 0LB
Website: northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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