# Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/99b06266-9db3-4956-9917-802811842a7e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/acute-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/99b06266-9db3-4956-9917-802811842a7e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per anum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Part Time) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-08T15:01:02.051Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Adult_Speech_Language_Therapy/Adult_Speech_Language_Therapy-v8256563 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8256563?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital, covering maternity leave on our acute inpatient wards. This is a chance to make a real, immediate difference to patients at some of the most critical points in their care, supporting safe swallowing and communication when it matters most. You will join our forward thinking team to deliver high quality care to patients with communication and swallowing disorders within the acute hospital setting. You will have experience of working with adults with a range of complex long term conditions and be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia and communication disorders. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. Hours per week: 22.5 ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have experience of analysing referral information, triaging, taking a holistic view of the patient, and providing safe eating and drinking advice to patients and carers. Enthusiastic and motivated, you will be confident liaising with a range of healthcare professionals as part of the ward multidisciplinary team. No two days are the same, acute work offers real variety and the opportunity to develop strong, fast-paced clinical decision-making skills. Dysphagia experience is essential. On successful application, you will join a well-established, friendly team with a wide range of skills and expertise, based together in one office at Macclesfield District General Hospital, so you'll be well supported from day one with easy access to peer advice and support as you settle into the role. You will engage in regular staff supervision and training, and there will be opportunities for development within the Trust. Our service is also actively evolving, with new clinical pathways and digital innovation underway, so you'll be joining a team that's genuinely moving forward, not standing still. Our priority is on patient centred, holistic care, and we understand the importance of supporting staff to develop their skills and interests. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to meet travel requirements ### Skills **Essential** - Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties - Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group - Ability to lead and supervise junior colleagues - Advanced communication/ interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills - Participation in clinical audit - Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role - Ability to work autonomously and as part of team - Ability to work under pressure - Proactive, takes own initiative - Competent IT skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of the use of videofluoroscopy ### Knowledge **Essential** - Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD - Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group) - Knowledge of standards of record keeping **Desirable** - Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives ### Experience **Essential** - Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a adult setting / associated area. - Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research - Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT. ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registration - Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - Relevant professional degree / diploma - Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level **Desirable** - Completed ‘Clinical Educators Training’ ### Further Information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details ### Specific Job Requirment **Essential** - Proven post registration experience of working with patients with a range of neurological and long term conditions. - Knowledge and experience of administering and interpreting a range of standardised and nonstandardised assessments and individualised interventions relevant to the client group - Post basic qualifications in dysphagia or equivalent knowledge and experience - Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients **Desirable** - Videofluroscopy assessment skills ## Documents - [preceptorship poster (pdf, 86.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10589936) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10589935) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 376.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10598189) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.