Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (community)Closing date: 21 July 2026Job summaryA great opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our community team in Bury as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and flexible Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established General Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based in Bury. Benefits would include flexible working, training and development opportunities, working collaboratively with highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists within the team and in neighbouring boroughs. Regular supervision and opportunities to connect with colleagues /share ideas and receive support will be incorporated into your working week. Continued Professional Development and innovation will be supported. The successful candidate will have experience working with communication and swallowing disorders. Post graduate Dysphagia experience /qualification is essential. The service is delivered in a variety of settings including patient's homes, care homes, day centres and clinic environments. You will work with therapy assistants, multidisciplinary teams, administrative teams and students. Please contact Louise Robinson for informal discussion on 0161 206 0576
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload and delivering assessment and rehabilitation for patients with dysphagia and/or communication impairments across the community settings.
About usThe 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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're 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.
DetailsDate posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 236-CSS-P255-26
Job locations: Bury Living Well Centre, Morley St, Bury, BL99JQ, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualifications- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent qualification.
- Post-basic qualification/ specialist competencies in dysphagia (RCSLT Level C/Proficient)
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses or other post-graduate training.
Desirable- Training / Experience of FEES
- Clinical Educator training
Professional RegistrationDesirableKnowledge training and experience- Post qualification experience working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing disorders
- Experience of working with patients with a wide range of acquired neurological conditions including CVA, Parkinson's, MS, MND, dementia, Huntingdon's disease including patients who are in the palliative phase of care.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience working in the NHS
- Participation in research and audit
- Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
- Skills in the interpretation of video-fluoroscopy
Skills and Abilities- Good understanding of computers and technology their applications and willingness to develop
- Ability to support mental capacity assessments and best interest decision making process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task.
- Able to travel between sites
Desirable- Teaching, Supervisory and Appraisal skills and experience
Employer detailsEmployer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bury Living Well Centre, Morley St, Bury, BL99JQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Team Lead Adult Speech and Language Therapy, Louise Robinson, louise.robinson2@nca.nhs.uk, 07564047545
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. 
