Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We have a part time, fixed term vacancy until March 2027 for an individual to join the Speech and Language Therapy team to work in Early Supportive Discharge (ESD) within stroke services. This service also delivers the Neurological Rehabilitation Online (NROL) programme. This post would be based at Clatterbridge Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist, or candidates undergoing relevant Speech and Language Therapy qualifications seeking registration with the HCPC to join the team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The wider Speech and Language Therapy Service is a well-established team, providing services to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of clinical areas:

• General adult inpatient wards
• Acute stroke unit
• Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre (Stroke rehabilitation and Neuro Rehabilitation Network Beds)
• Stroke Early Supported Discharge, including NROL programme
• Voice Restoration and ENT out-patient services

All staff are supported through regular clinical team meetings, personal development planning, CPD, and clinical supervision. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a preceptorship programme for all new graduates. The post would be based with the SLT Team at Clatterbridge, where other ESD service providers (Physio and OT) are. The SLT Clinical Lead for ESD and SLT Team Lead for stroke services are also based at Clatterbridge Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• As a qualified clinician, assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required.
• Prioritise and plan own patient caseload according to needs of the patient and resources available. Direct supervision and support from a Senior Speech and Language Therapist is regularly provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated.
• 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 patient interventions 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 reporting findings to 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

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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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: 03 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 408-26-307
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, CH63 4JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Speech and Language Therapist position available at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or a qualification of an equivalent level recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• HCPC Registration
• Appropriate level of Speech and Language therapy experience at under/ post graduate level, in a range of relevant specialities.
• Manage own caseload with direction/ support
• Experience of a variety of assessment techniques suitable for adults

Desirable

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience in evidence based practice or audit.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current trends in the management of communication and / or swallowing
• IT literate

Desirable

• Membership of an appropriate clinical excellence network

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, CH63 4JY

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Speech & Language Therapy Clinical Lead ESD, Susan Willows, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]