Job Summary
Are you a paediatric Speech and Language Therapist ready to help shape how a mainstream schools SLT service is delivered?

This role sits at the interface between clinical practice and service delivery. Using your clinical knowledge, you'll help make decisions about how we organise, prioritise and deliver provision across care pathways and clinical teams.

You'll play a key part in workforce planning & management, growing the team, in shaping how clinical time is structured across the service, and in our relationships with schools and commissioners -- making sure provision is built around what children and settings need.

We're looking for someone who knows paediatric SLT well, who enjoys solving complex problems, and who wants to influence the wider picture while staying connected to clinical work. You'll bring sound judgement, the confidence to work across teams and organisations, and an interest in how strong, sustainable services are built.

You'll work closely with experienced clinical and operational leads, with strong support as you settle in, joining a forward-thinking team that invests in development and innovation and offers real scope to lead.

If you want a role that keeps you close to clinical work while shaping the bigger picture, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the Job
You would be responsible for the management of the Schools Team including the Traded offer. The traded offer is with a variety of stake holders including the Local Education Authority, Manchester City Council and Ad hoc requests. This roles includes organisational responsibilities which include coordination of timetables.

You would also be involved in recruitment, service development and providing support to the team. You would also manage sickness and absence in line with MFT policy.

About Us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice (SLT)
• Registered with HCPC(Health Care Professionals Council)
• Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses, other postgraduate training or relevant Master's degree

Desirable

• RCSLT member
• Specialist Interest group
• Leadership course

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of SLCN
• Children and Family Act 2014
• Knowledge of assessment and therapy techniques
• Caseload management
• Delivering training
• Understanding multi-ethnic communities

Experience
Essential

• Experience of SLCN in Specialist area/MDT working
• Trainign SLTs and others
• Demonstration of working in leadership role
• supporting less experienced staff

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent written and oral language skills
• Excllent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Prioritisation and time management
• Negotiation and problem solving
• Analytical and reflection skills

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).

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, please contact the manager named below.