Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Permanent Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to work in the core community clinic team and extend their skills to working in the preschool ASC team (2 posts available). This may be offered as a Band 5-6 progression post, dependent on experience. Full support and appropriate training will be provided. You will have: Experience working in community clinic, with a particular enthusiasm to work with preschool children with social communication differences and their families. Excellent theoretical knowledge of paediatric communication impairments. A good understanding of the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community. Excellent time management, problem-solving, analytical and reflection skills. Experience of up-to-date assessment procedures and therapy techniques when working with preschool children with social communication differences. Experience of up-to-date assessment procedures and therapy techniques when working with early language development, phonology and fluency. Main duties of the job The Manchester SALT team is a large, well-established and innovative department. The health and wellbeing of our staff is extremely important to us and we have our own Health & Wellbeing Champions to support our team. There is a good CPD process including clinical support and mentoring. There are opportunities to attend internal SIGs and peer support groups. We also offer a comprehensive programme of 1-1's and annual appraisals to develop knowledge and skills. Main duties: The post involves working in the location best suited to the patient's needs at that time. This will mainly be in clinics and children's centres, however may also include: early years settings, schools and the patient's home. There is the opportunity for some virtual working from home (in discussion and agreement with line manager). To act as an autonomous practitioner with knowledge, skills and experience, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients on the caseload. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of one's professional and clinical work, working to agreed national and professional standards. Some of the patients on the caseloads will have special educational needs. In Manchester many of the patients are from families whose first language is not English. Training and supporting your SLT colleagues and others. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum(pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-LCO-7022804 Job locations Levenshulme Health Centre Dunstable Street Manchester M19 3BX 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. Diversity Matters MFT 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, email our team atresourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you 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. Diversity Matters MFT 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, email our team atresourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited degree to Practice Registration with HCPC Evidence of completion of specialist relevant short courses Desirable Member of RCSLT Member of relevant specialist interest group Skills, Knowledge & Understanding Essential Thorough knowledge of peadiatric communication impairments Knowledge of 2014 Children & Families Act Knowledge of assessment and therapy techniques Good presentation skills Excellent caseload management skills Ability and commitment to deliver training packages Understanding of the issues affecting an inner city environment Ability to transport resources across the city Proficient IT skills including delivering virtual interventions Experience Essential Considerable experience working with children with SLCN Considerable experience working in community clinic Experience working with MDT Experience training and supporting others Experience working in inner city multi-ethnic environment Considerable experience working in partnership with parents / carers and others Personal Attributes and Abilities Essential Excellent written and oral skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent ability to work as part of a team Excellent Good negotiation and problem solving skills Well developed analytical and reflection skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited degree to Practice Registration with HCPC Evidence of completion of specialist relevant short courses Desirable Member of RCSLT Member of relevant specialist interest group Skills, Knowledge & Understanding Essential Thorough knowledge of peadiatric communication impairments Knowledge of 2014 Children & Families Act Knowledge of assessment and therapy techniques Good presentation skills Excellent caseload management skills Ability and commitment to deliver training packages Understanding of the issues affecting an inner city environment Ability to transport resources across the city Proficient IT skills including delivering virtual interventions Experience Essential Considerable experience working with children with SLCN Considerable experience working in community clinic Experience working with MDT Experience training and supporting others Experience working in inner city multi-ethnic environment Considerable experience working in partnership with parents / carers and others Personal Attributes and Abilities Essential Excellent written and oral skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent ability to work as part of a team Excellent Good negotiation and problem solving skills Well developed analytical and reflection skills 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Levenshulme Health Centre Dunstable Street Manchester M19 3BX Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)