# Specialist Speech and language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/b2c46db4-df5d-4129-a267-722805b4f0e5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/b2c46db4-df5d-4129-a267-722805b4f0e5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T07:31:51.630Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Alderley_Edge/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Specialist_Speech_language_Therapist/Specialist_Speech_language_Therapist-v8041165 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8041165?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This job is as a Specialist Speech Therapist working within the therapies team for low secure services. The post holder will work across 2 wards covering 26 beds and will provide SLT assessment and intervention strategies for a range of patients with complex mental health needs and neurodivergence.   Close link with the MDT will be vital along with positive and meaningful engagement with patients. ### Main duties of the job Use structured and unstructured assessment methods to gain an understanding of service users' language and communication skills. Develop communication plans for all service users and support staff to implement these effectively. Support the implementation of the autism strategy within the service. ### 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: \[email protected\] 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! ## Job Details This job is as a Specialist Speech Therapist working within the therapies team for low secure services. The post holder will work across 2 wards covering 26 beds and will provide SLT assessment and intervention strategies for a range of patients with complex mental health needs and neurodivergence. Close link with the MDT will be vital along with positive and meaningful engagement with patients. ## Job Description Use structured and unstructured assessment methods to gain an understanding of service users' language and communication skills. Develop communication plans for all service users and support staff to implement these effectively. Support the implementation of the autism strategy within the service. ## 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: \[email protected\] 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! ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people with mental health issues/learning disabilities/autism services - Experience of providing supervision to others - Direct experience of working with service users with complex needs alongside, or with supervision, from a more specialist SLT - Awareness of current mental health agenda at both a national and local level - Awareness of relevant legislation , national policy and best practice guidance **Desirable** - Bed based experience - Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders - Experience of delivering training - Experience in service development ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in SLT - HCPC registration - Evidence of attendance at relevant short courses **Desirable** - DISCO or ADOS/ADI-R trained - Post basic dysphagia qualification - Leadership qualification ### Knowledge & Expertise **Essential** - Knowledge and understanding of person centred care - Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (e.g. MHA, Clinical & Social Governance). - Good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role within it - Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures, and input into complex intervention plans - Ability to produce reports and guidelines - Interest in undertaking CPD **Desirable** - Knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care ## Documents - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [job description (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329724) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [oh risk assessment (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329725) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) ## 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.