Specialist Speech and Language therapist
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/7/2025
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Description
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
About
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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - careappreciate, an inspired 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.
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Location
SiteDevonshire UnitAddressCherry Tree Lane, StockportTownSalfordPostcodeSK2 7PZMajor / Minor RegionManchester
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursPart time - 30 hours per week
Salary
Salary£37,338 - £44,962 pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaNeurorehabilitation
Job Overview
As part of the ongoing transformation of Neurorehabilitation services across Greater Manchester in-patient services, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) is excited to be advertising a newly funded part time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist post based at the Devonshire Intermediate Neurorehab unit (INRU) in Stockport.
Applications from dysphagia competent band 5 SLTs wishing to develop in Neuro Rehab will be considered. This post will form part of the expansion in therapy staffing at this highly regarded INRU.
The Devonshire Unit is an independent Neurorehabilitation facility based in the vibrant and easily accessible town of Stockport, 8 miles from the City of Manchester and close to the Peak District. It is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community-based in-patient rehabilitation.
This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 or developing band 5, keen to expand or develop their skills in Neurorehabilitation to be part of this fantastic, expanding and developing service. The links with the Floyd Unit and the Hyperacute and Acute services at Salford Royal are being strongly developed to support cross site working and training to enhance patient care and staff development
If you are interested, then please contact us for more details or make an application to join this great team.
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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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - careappreciate, an inspired 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively. Click here for further information.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
[email protected]
For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.
In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.
@NCACareersNHS
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
NameCatherine BlakemoreJob titleSpeech and Language Therapy Neurorehab LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07546656130Additional information
I work a 9 day fortnight meaning I work alternative Mondays.
About
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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - careappreciate, an inspired 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.
View job detailskeyboard_arrow_downHide job detailskeyboard_arrow_up
Key details
Location
SiteDevonshire UnitAddressCherry Tree Lane, StockportTownSalfordPostcodeSK2 7PZMajor / Minor RegionManchester
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursPart time - 30 hours per week
Salary
Salary£37,338 - £44,962 pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaNeurorehabilitation
Job Overview
As part of the ongoing transformation of Neurorehabilitation services across Greater Manchester in-patient services, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) is excited to be advertising a newly funded part time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist post based at the Devonshire Intermediate Neurorehab unit (INRU) in Stockport.
Applications from dysphagia competent band 5 SLTs wishing to develop in Neuro Rehab will be considered. This post will form part of the expansion in therapy staffing at this highly regarded INRU.
The Devonshire Unit is an independent Neurorehabilitation facility based in the vibrant and easily accessible town of Stockport, 8 miles from the City of Manchester and close to the Peak District. It is a 19 bedded unit for the care of post-acute patients requiring ongoing community-based in-patient rehabilitation.
This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 or developing band 5, keen to expand or develop their skills in Neurorehabilitation to be part of this fantastic, expanding and developing service. The links with the Floyd Unit and the Hyperacute and Acute services at Salford Royal are being strongly developed to support cross site working and training to enhance patient care and staff development
If you are interested, then please contact us for more details or make an application to join this great team.
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- To provide, specialist, individualised, Speech and Language Therapy interventions for all patients admitted with a Neurological condition.
- The role involves clinical, leadership and educational opportunities to develop outstanding evidence-based practice in Speech and Language Therapy management of patients with neurological conditions.
- Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise effectively with treating clinicians, the patient, their family members, and community services and support networks throughout the patient pathway.
- To support the development of the team and wider Neurorehab services to ensure they meet the high standards of excellence being driven across Neurorehabilitation.
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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - careappreciate, an inspired 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively. Click here for further information.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
[email protected]
For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.
In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.
@NCACareersNHS
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT membership
- Membership to relevant Neuro/rehab CEN
Essential criteria
- Completion of degree/masters in Speech and Language Therapy
- Completion of Post Basic Training in Dysphagia
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist relevant short courses
- MSc or advanced dysphagia qualification or equivalent or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level.
- Experience of Video Fluoroscopy
- Awareness of Fees
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with a Neuro caseload
- Experience of working in a Neurorehab setting or equivalent
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of assessment and management of dysphagia caseload
- Experience of assessment managing complex communication disorders (including motor speech disorders,aphasia, cognitive communication disorder)
- Experiencing of supervising students and junior staff
- Experience of leading on a small project/service development initiative
- Experience of supporting capacity assessments
- Basic counselling
- Experience in working with patients with mental health issues
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NameCatherine BlakemoreJob titleSpeech and Language Therapy Neurorehab LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07546656130Additional information
I work a 9 day fortnight meaning I work alternative Mondays.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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