Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 28 April 2026
This role is 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. 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.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people across Wirral and Cheshire and beyond. We aim to improve the lives of everyone in our communities with a compassionate, person‑centred approach. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission.
We are a disability confident Employer, a Rainbow Badge Scheme member, a Veteran Aware organisation and a holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in SLT
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses
* DISCO or ADOS/ADI‑R trained
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 the SLT role within it
* Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, and 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 working with service users with complex needs alongside, or with supervision, from a more specialist SLT
* Awareness of current mental health agenda at both a 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
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicant who meets the essential criteria for the post and to those with a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010. If you have a disability, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a check of any previous convictions.
Address
Alderley Unit, Soss Moss Site, Nether Alderley, Cheshire SK10 4UJ
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
373‑SMH2630
Job location
Alderley Unit, Soss Moss Site, Nether Alderley, Cheshire SK10 4UJ
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