Role Summary
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist position within the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP). The post will be based in the Cheshire East locality and involve working with children in mainstream school settings across the patch, including those with complex needs and resource provisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Completion of standardised assessments and evidence-based intervention in a variety of different settings.
* Implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.
* Working alongside education colleagues, parents, and other members of the MDT to contribute towards outcomes being achieved.
* Involvement in the training programme offered by the service to promote a Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiered service.
* Participation in the EHCP process – both in regards to statutory assessments and annual reviews.
* Contribution to peer review groups to promote CPD.
* Supervision and support to Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants, and Students.
Additional Duties
* To provide assessment, diagnosis and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for clients referred to the Service in line with RCSLT ‘Communicating Quality 3’.
* To manage a defined caseload independently.
* To manage her own time and prioritise tasks with minimal support.
* To decide when to discontinue the management of a client and ensure that relevant professionals and client/carers are made aware of the reasons for the decision.
* To identify the need for clinical support and advice and seek this from more senior clinicians as appropriate to provide a high quality Service.
* To work closely with all appropriate agencies and colleagues for the exchange of information and to ensure the comprehensive management of the client, as advised by a more senior clinician. This may include providing professional advice in the form of a report for inclusion in the Statutory Assessment of Special Educational Needs where requested and undertaking Annual Reviews as appropriate.
* To provide appropriate information, advice and support to clients and their carers.
* To give and request second opinions when appropriate.
* To attend multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
* To be advised on the use of current practice by more senior clinicians.
* To undertake the placements of Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate.
* To supervise assistants and volunteers as required.
* To provide support for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapy students as appropriate.
* To participate in the development of innovative practice in collaboration with more senior clinicians.
* To participate in activities designed to improve the effectiveness of service provision.
* To develop clinical expertise under direction and in consultation with more senior clinicians.
* To keep up to date with current clinical and technological advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
* To provide training to others as appropriate.
Qualifications
Applicants should have postgraduate experience working with children and young people and a good understanding of working within clinic settings and schools in particular. The role is suitable for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with children and young people.
Application Closing Date
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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