Job summary
Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) Local Care Organisation (LCO) has an exciting opportunity for an empathetic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team in a Band 5 post.
The post involves carrying a complex and varied caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. Due the nature of the caseload, the successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to develop their clinical skills within a highly skilled, specialist Multi-disciplinary Team. This will involve working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Neuro Psychologists. In addition to this there will be opportunities to develop in skills in leadership and delivering service change.
The service is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centered care within the patient's own homes and wider community settings and as a result the successful candidate will have a driving license and be required to travel across the borough of Trafford.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and intervention for patients with acquired swallowing and/or communication problems, for the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Community Stroke Team as required.
To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver integrated care plans with patient needs and goals at the forefront of care.
To take on the support and development for registered and non-registered staff members in the service and students.
To be involved in service development and incentives to improve patient care and ensure the provision of a high quality service.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Accredited degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
Desirable
- IT skills - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Further health related qualification/ relevant study
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of speech and language therapy assessment and treatment techniques relevant to adults with acquired communication or swallowing difficulties.
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Understanding of clinical effectiveness and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence-based practice
- Commitment to engage in CPD
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Awareness of relevant National guidance
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Experience in service development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience with relevant neurological conditions
- Evidence of continuing professional development including relevant attendance at postgraduate courses and conferences within the clinical speciality
Desirable
- Previous Community experience
- Previous NHS experience
- Completion of RCSLT dysphagia competencies A/B
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Accredited degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
Desirable
- IT skills - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Further health related qualification/ relevant study
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of speech and language therapy assessment and treatment techniques relevant to adults with acquired communication or swallowing difficulties.
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Understanding of clinical effectiveness and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence-based practice
- Commitment to engage in CPD
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Awareness of relevant National guidance
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Experience in service development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience with relevant neurological conditions
- Evidence of continuing professional development including relevant attendance at postgraduate courses and conferences within the clinical speciality
Desirable
- Previous Community experience
- Previous NHS experience
- Completion of RCSLT dysphagia competencies A/B
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.
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.
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).
