Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: adults

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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: adults

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

The adult inpatient Speech & Language Therapy team has an exciting fixed term contract opportunity to work across the acute wards at Leighton Hospital within Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, autonomous and highly motivated Speech & Language Therapist with a passion for working with patients who present with swallowing and communication difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of a shared dysphagia and acquiredcommunication caseload, as an autonomous practitioner. They will have experience in managing complex presentations and conditions, andtherefore post graduate dysphagia training is desirable.

They will be able to work collaboratively with the relevant MDTs to deliver goal focused, person centred, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives.

The individual will benefit from access to clinical supervision, peer supervision and regular in-service training. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and 'CPD active' SLT team.

Exciting service developments include the use of sEMG and MBSImP. The service also runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient FEESclinic.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8389033

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions.

To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service

To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions.

To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service

To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC
• Dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• VF qualification

skills

Essential

• Communication therapy skills
• Dysphagia competencies/skills

Desirable

• VF competencies

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience working on acute wards

Desirable

• VF

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC
• Dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• VF qualification

skills

Essential

• Communication therapy skills
• Dysphagia competencies/skills

Desirable

• VF competencies

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience working on acute wards

Desirable

• VF

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dietetic & Speech and Language Therapy Manager

Jacqui Stocker

[email protected]

01279273598

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8389033

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

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