Job summary
*OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

Due to additional funding as part of the Experts at Hand SEND reform, an opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work within our Schools Team. The role will involve the delivery of universal, targeted and specialist input within schools, along with the delivery of training to parents/carers and colleagues. The role will also include supporting and supervising staff and providing support to Team Leads. You will be part of a well-established and experienced group of SLTs.

Salford Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Service provide CPD, supervision, support and mentoring from a range of experienced SLTs across the service. You will be part of a large, friendly, supportive team who are passionate about ensuring that all children and families receive appropriate and timely therapeutic and preventative interventions that aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Due to the nature of the post you will need to be able to travel to different sites as required by the service.

Main duties of the job
To deliver highly specialist clinical work as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes working with children with varying needs in a range of locations including primary and high schools, special schools, Independent schools and Specialist Resources.

To assess and treat own caseload of patients maintaining own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To devise and deliver training and contribute to the development of the childrens workforce.

To support Senior staff in developing the service, supervising staff and developing and delivering training.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Until March 2029
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 28 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-UEC-PS235-26
Job locations: St James' House, Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

• Essential: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Essential: Masters degree or equivalent experience and post graduate training
• Essential: Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Essential: Member of RCSLT
• Essential: HCPC Registration Licence to Practise

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential: Able to demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in working with school aged children, underpinned by current evidence based practice
• Essential: Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Essential: Experience of supporting less experienced staff
• Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Essential: Negotiation, Problem solving and resilience skills
• Essential: To demonstrate skills and knowledge of partnership working
• Desirable: Experience of working with children and young people with complex communication needs
• Desirable: Qualified Elklan Tutor
• Desirable: Have attended Talking Mats Training (Foundation Stage)
• Desirable: Experience of change management and project development

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St James' House, Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FW, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Fiona Taylor, Service Lead, fiona.taylor@nca.nhs.uk, 07725220344

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.