Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Development Role 5-6)
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Hull, HU7 5DDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
Working with our community team, you'll help adults manage communication and swallowing needs, improving choice, independence and wellbeing. You'll de...
- Assess communication and swallowing needs, then agree person-centred care plans
- Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, including triaging referrals
- Provide advice, training and support to patients, families and professionals
- Maintain clear clinical records and use information securely
- Support junior colleagues, students, audits and service improvement
What we're looking for: - A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification, with current professional registration and membership
- Knowledge of communication disorders and relevant assessment and treatment approaches
- Clear communication, sound clinical judgement and effective workload management
- Experience of working with patients and across professional teams
- A commitment to learning, reflective practice and high-quality, compassionate care
Training, supervision and development support will help you build the required specialist skills. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, value different ideas, and treat everyone with fairness and respect
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree/ Postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice; - Current RCSLT membership; - Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Completion of RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies.
- Post graduate Dysphagia qualification and/ or evidence of competence at the specialist / proficient level on the RCSLT Dysphagia competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders
- Knowledge of basic IT skills
- Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge to support job role
- Able to identify own learning needs and engage in self study
- Knowledge of dysphagia
- Knowledge of a range of assessment materials for communication disorders
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives
- Knowledge of confidentiality/ Caldicott/Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
- Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
- Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services with a wide range of clients in undergraduate training and evidence of post graduate working as a registered SLT working towards RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies
- Experience of caseload management strategies
- Experience of liaison withing the multi-disciplinary / multi - agency team
- Experience in dealing successfully with difficult situations
- Training/ experience in presentation skills
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of using a range of assessment and intervention strategies
Desirable
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of effective multi-agency/professional working
- Experience of case load management within specialist service area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
- Experience in being a practice educator for students
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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