CYP Advanced Speech and Language Therapist


Location
Chester, England
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Profession
Speech and Language Therapist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
25 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (to cover current post holder)
Posted Date
11 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism

  • Experience

    Experience of planning and completing audit and research

  • Experience

    Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff

  • Experience

    Experience of undertaking projects

  • Qualifications

    HCPC registration

  • Qualifications

    Relevant professional degree

  • Qualifications

    Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    ADOS trained

  • Qualifications

    Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist subgroups

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, and recommendations for specialist area

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Working knowledge of child protection issues

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Communication skills training

  • Qualifications

    DISCO and/ or SCERTS training

Job overview

To develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged 4-19 years To provide specialist second opinion. To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies as appropriate to develop the learning and social environment for students with Autism To promote transition of children from primary schools to secondary schools and then to adult services To maintain accurate records and data

Main duties of the job

To develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged 4-19 years including parent interviews and ADOS. To provide specialist second opinion. To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies as appropriate to develop the learning and social environment for . students with Autism To promote transition of children from primary schools to secondary schools and then to adult services To maintain accurate records and data

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

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.

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This advert is for CYP Advanced Speech and Language Therapist with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Chester, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (to cover current post holder). The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.

Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (11 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.

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