Job summary
Working with our community team, you'll help adults manage communication and swallowing needs, improving choice, independence and wellbeing. You'll deliver evidence-based care for a specialist caseload. You'll work closely with patients, families, colleagues and partner organisations. A supported development pathway may be available for applicants who meet the entry-level requirements

Main duties of the job
What you'll do:

• 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

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa/pr
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 810-8345532
Closing date: 29 October 2026

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• Degree/ Postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice
• Current RCSLT membership
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable qualifications

• 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

Essential knowledge

• 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 knowledge

• 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

Essential experience

• 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 within 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 experience

• 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

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: City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address: Highlands Health Centre, Lothian Way, Hull, HU7 5DD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead and Operations Manager, Anna Ray
annaray@nhs.net
07919544921

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