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Main area
paediatric acute speech therapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (monday to friday)
Job ref
349-CSS-7941112*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Town
Manchester
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2026 23:59

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Acute Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 (RMCH)

Band 6

Job overview

Post:  Specialist Speech and Language Therapist-Paediatric Dysphagia
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
 
Location: Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to develop and enhance their clinical expertise in paediatric dysphagia and communication within a busy acute tertiary paediatric hospital setting.
The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is one of the largest tertiary paediatric hospitals in the UK, admitting children from across the North West of England. As part of the acute paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, you will manage a diverse caseload of children with feeding and acquired communication difficulties, including those with complex medical needs.
Working across all wards and specialist outpatient clinics, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care. You may be involved in the assessment and management of infants and children with tracheostomies, metabolic conditions, and rare or congenital disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and management of paediatric dysphagia, including oral feeding difficulties and acquired communication needs.

Collaborative working within a MDT across wards and outpatient services.

Providing education, advice, and support to patients, families/carers, and wider healthcare teams.

Contributing to specialist assessments such as videofluoroscopy (awareness of principles required).

Main duties of the job

You should have 

Significant experience in paediatric dysphagia, ideally within an acute NHS setting.

A Post-Basic Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent (or working towards).

Experience working with infants and children with special needs, including pre-school and school-aged populations.

Strong communication skills and the ability to support and educate families and professionals.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy caseload and remain calm under pressure.

 Support and Development:

You will be supported by an experienced and friendly team of Speech and Language Therapists, including access to a dedicated clinical supervisor, professional leads, and peer support. The post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including formal supervision and access to in-house training.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.    

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’  

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 To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.  

Closing vacancy listings early  

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 

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, please contact the manager named below. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application   

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. 
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. 

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • SLT degree
  • HCPC
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant post grad study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • relevant post reg experience working with children undertaking relevant SLT assessments
  • MDT roles - knowledge and experience
  • Experience and Knowledge re relevant treatment approaches / EBP
  • knowledge of Local / national policies i.e RCSLT, Code of conduct
  • accredited post basic dysphagia competencies or working towards
  • awareness of role of vfs assessment
  • contribution to clinical education and inservice training

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organisation/planning
  • Ability to motivate patients/build therapeutic rapport
  • Work independently, seeking support when appropriate
  • able to deal with conflict and de-escalate sensitive situations
  • ability to work as part of a team

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Caroline Hall
Job title
Team Lead Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

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