Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-LCO-7501451C*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Crescent Bank
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Learning Disability Team
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to
As an SLT service our goal is to work with people in the most person-centred way to promote:
· effective and empowering personal communication
· safe, comfortable, enjoyable and dignified eating & drinking
You will be based in a community learning disability team with colleagues from physiotherapy, clinical psychology, community nursing, occupational therapy and social workers. This role is based in our Cheetham Hill office although we also have teams in Hulme and Wythenshawe
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist speech and language therapy input to people with a range of learning disabilities and associated problems e.g. sensory impairments, mental health problems and physical disabilities, in their homes, colleges, local communities, day centres and work places.
There will be opportunities to further develop your skills in a variety of clinical areas e.g. AAC, dysphagia management, complex health needs, autism, risky behaviours, mental health, through clinical supervision, SLT meetings, project work and access to internal and external courses.
You will have access to some specialist IT programmes for communication support, for example Boardmaker, Grid 3.
We have good working relationships with colleagues in acute and paediatric speech and language therapy, audiology, orthoptics, community nutrition and dentistry.
You will also work with colleagues from a variety of other agencies e.g. Adult and children’s Social Care, Greater Manchester Police, Pure Innovations, carer forums, and the many services that make up the Manchester Local Care Organisation.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RCSLT accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice as a speech and language therapist (SLT)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language T Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia issued by a course recognised by RCSLT therapists
- Post graduate basic certificate in dysphagia issued by a course recognised by RCSLT therapists
Desirable criteria
- Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the different conditions associated with adults with learning disabilities e.g. mental health, physical disability, sensory impairments, physical illnesses and degenerative conditions
- A good theoretical knowledge of communication impairments and communication assessment methods
- Knowledge of communication support interventions applicable to a range of clients with learning disabilities & associated conditions
- Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management strategies applicable to a range of clients with learning disabilities and associated conditions
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation /trends within the NHS and Social Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable and relevant experience of working as a speech and language therapist with adults with learning disabilities
- Experience of working collaboratively and successfully within a multi-disciplinary team and with relatives and carers
- Experience of working within a relevant specialist area e.g. dysphagia, challenging behaviour
- Experience of completing dysphagia assessments as a qualified practitioner and implementing dysphagia support interventions with clients and their carers where applicable
Desirable criteria
- Supervising of junior colleagues
- Devise & deliver training for colleagues & carers about dysphagia & adults with learning disabilities
- Experience of providing placements for speech and language therapy students
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Heather Braunholtz
- Job title
- Central Locality Lead SLT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 219 2555
- Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact
Heather Braunholtz, Central Locality Lead SLT on 0161 219 2555
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