Job summaryChildren's Specialist Speech and Language TherapistBand 637.5 Term time only1 x permanent post1 x Fixed TermFantastic opportunity to work as part of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's Children's Speech and Language Therapy team.5 days, term time only role working as a
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Opportunities may be available across a wide range of settings including special schools, mainstream schools.
This position may involve working across a range of needs and ages, supporting children and their families at universal, targeted and specialist levels through the Balanced System approach. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed and dynamic speech and language therapists who will provide an excellent service to the young people of Stockport.
Fixed term contracts as well as permanent positions may be available.
Whilst this role is a B6 position, B5 therapists may apply and the role may be offered as a B5-B6 progression post if appropriate.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidates will hold a Degree/Masters level qualification or equivalent and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. They will also be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children as a Speech and Language Therapist. This experience could have been gained in a range of settings such as community clinics, child development teams, mainstream or special schools. They will have a good grasp of the SEND Code of Practice, universal, targeted and specialist approaches and experience of working with partners to achieve the best possible outcomes. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.
We are currently recruiting to a number of positions which may cover mainstream or special schools, as well as other duties within the team covering all ages.
About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
DetailsDate posted15 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £48,117 a year
pro rata per annum - term time only
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Term time hours
Reference number362-AHP6SALTS-09-26
Job locationsChildren's Therapies
Kennedy Way
Stockport
SK4 2JT
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate messages effectively
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
- Ability to develop relationships with awareness of inter-personal skills and use of any strategies required to support this
- Demonstrates Telephone communication adaptability and IT skills
- Demonstrates organisation skills and strategies to reduce stress in pressured situation
- Awareness of trust policies & procedures, up-to-date in current issues around professional practice and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Desirable- Ability to supervise other practitioners
- Competent presentation skills.
- Ability to run internal/external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working as part of a children's therapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision. 2-excellent
- Demonstrates participation in complex discharge planning.
- Experience of working in EY settings / schools providing SLT programmes
- Experience using EPR
- Experience of writing SALT advice for EHCPs
Education & QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Involvement with special Clinical Interest Group.
- Evidence of Post Grad training / Qualifications
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrates specialist clinical skills across a range of SLCN
- Demonstrates an understanding the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Demonstrates knowledge of working in community therapy services and paediatric services
- Demonstrates knowledge of legislation relating to children, e.g. SEND, safeguarding
Desirable- Demonstrates knowledge in a specific area of interest
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate messages effectively
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
- Ability to develop relationships with awareness of inter-personal skills and use of any strategies required to support this
- Demonstrates Telephone communication adaptability and IT skills
- Demonstrates organisation skills and strategies to reduce stress in pressured situation
- Awareness of trust policies & procedures, up-to-date in current issues around professional practice and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Desirable- Ability to supervise other practitioners
- Competent presentation skills.
- Ability to run internal/external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working as part of a children's therapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision. 2-excellent
- Demonstrates participation in complex discharge planning.
- Experience of working in EY settings / schools providing SLT programmes
- Experience using EPR
- Experience of writing SALT advice for EHCPs
Education & QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Involvement with special Clinical Interest Group.
- Evidence of Post Grad training / Qualifications
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrates specialist clinical skills across a range of SLCN
- Demonstrates an understanding the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Demonstrates knowledge of working in community therapy services and paediatric services
- Demonstrates knowledge of legislation relating to children, e.g. SEND, safeguarding
Desirable- Demonstrates knowledge in a specific area of interest
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChildren's Therapies
Kennedy Way
Stockport
SK4 2JT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChildren's Therapies
Kennedy Way
Stockport
SK4 2JT
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:School age speech and language therapy manager
Claire Megson
claire.megson2@stockport.nhs.uk
01612044153
DetailsDate posted15 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £48,117 a year
pro rata per annum - term time only
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Term time hours
Reference number362-AHP6SALTS-09-26
Job locationsChildren's Therapies
Kennedy Way
Stockport
SK4 2JT
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeStockport NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
