Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to join our Community Paediatrics Team, based at St Catherine's Health Centre. We are looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about using their skills to contribute to the assessment and therapeutic care of children in Community Paediatrics on the ND pathway.
The post-holder will have experience in working with children of all ages who are experiencing difficulties in any aspect of communication and/or associated swallowing problems.
A recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy and HCPC registration are required, along with membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Main duties of the job
oUtilise communication and motivation skills to engage in therapeutic process.
o To organise and carry out specialist Speech & Language Therapy in various settings.
o To ensure timely and comprehensive documentation.
o To maintain clinical professional development
o Utilise dysphagia skills to assess patients working closely with the MDT.
o Manage complex dysphagia caseload with support.
o Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
408-25-702
Job locations
St Catherine's Health Centre
Church Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
Job description
Job responsibilities

• As a skilled clinician, assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with diverse and complex problems. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
• Prioritise and plan own caseload according to needs of the patient and resources available. Gain advice and support from a Senior Speech and Language Therapistwhen required, clinical work is not routinely monitored by others.
• Working with the Team Leader proactively contribute to the discussions on service.and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
• Be responsible for the effective manual and computer recording of patientinterventions accurately and appropriately, following Service/ Trust Policy.
• Be responsible for the collection/input of clinical information and statistics for patients.
• Be responsible for producing timely, accurate and informative clinical reports for other agencies as required.
• Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
• Undertake evidence based audit projects making recommendations and where appropriate implement agreed, specific changes to practice within the team.
• Responsible for own competency to practice through CPD maintaining a professional portfolio, including reflective practice and participating in the supervision and appraisal process.
• Deputise for senior staff in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and support staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis and to be responsible for the clinical work of the Team leader in their absence when appropriate.

Please see attached for further information about the Senior Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH. Job description
Job responsibilities

• As a skilled clinician, assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with diverse and complex problems. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
• Prioritise and plan own caseload according to needs of the patient and resources available. Gain advice and support from a Senior Speech and Language Therapistwhen required, clinical work is not routinely monitored by others.
• Working with the Team Leader proactively contribute to the discussions on service.and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed.
• Be responsible for the effective manual and computer recording of patientinterventions accurately and appropriately, following Service/ Trust Policy.
• Be responsible for the collection/input of clinical information and statistics for patients.
• Be responsible for producing timely, accurate and informative clinical reports for other agencies as required.
• Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies.
• Undertake evidence based audit projects making recommendations and where appropriate implement agreed, specific changes to practice within the team.
• Responsible for own competency to practice through CPD maintaining a professional portfolio, including reflective practice and participating in the supervision and appraisal process.
• Deputise for senior staff in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and support staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis and to be responsible for the clinical work of the Team leader in their absence when appropriate.

Please see attached for further information about the Senior Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Registered member of the College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Recognised study at post graduate level
• Appropriate level of Speech and Language therapy experience, in a range of relevant specialities
• Managing own caseload with minimum direction/ support
• Experience of a variety of assessment techniques suitable for adults
• Has experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a highly specialist therapist

Desirable

• Experience in evidence based practice or audit.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Completion of dysphagia competencies
• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication and / or swallowing
• Knowledge of Total Communication

Desirable

• Good level of understanding of patient needs and customer care
• Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required

Desirable

• Ability to work as an integral member of an MDT

Other Requirements
Desirable

• Membership of an appropriate clinical excellence network

Personal Attributes
Desirable

• Professional appearance and attitude
• Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal

Other Requirements
Desirable

• Ability to be flexible and meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Registered member of the College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Recognised study at post graduate level
• Appropriate level of Speech and Language therapy experience, in a range of relevant specialities
• Managing own caseload with minimum direction/ support
• Experience of a variety of assessment techniques suitable for adults
• Has experience of working with complex cases alongside or with supervision from a highly specialist therapist

Desirable

• Experience in evidence based practice or audit.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Completion of dysphagia competencies
• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication and / or swallowing
• Knowledge of Total Communication

Desirable

• Good level of understanding of patient needs and customer care
• Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required

Desirable

• Ability to work as an integral member of an MDT

Other Requirements
Desirable

• Membership of an appropriate clinical excellence network

Personal Attributes
Desirable

• Professional appearance and attitude
• Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal

Other Requirements
Desirable

• Ability to be flexible and meet the needs of the service.