Speech and Language Therapist

The post holder will contribute to the adult team by undertaking general speech and language therapy casework, in a variety of settings, within the health, local authority, independent and voluntary sectors.

Main duties of the job

The Speech and Language therapy department offers assessment, diagnosis and intervention, both direct and indirect, to clients of all ages, experiencing difficulties in any aspect of communication and/or associated swallowing problems.

The department also strives to raise awareness of communication impairment across professional groups and the general public, as well as offering strategies for prevention.

There is also a commitment to encourage entry to the profession and offer quality placements to Speech and Language therapy students. The department will also offer practical experience, whenever possible, to students from other disciplines.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

844-8238156-A

Job locations

Victoria Central Health Centre

Mill Lane

Wallasey

CH44 5UF

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for a more detailed description of this position and its responsibilities.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for a more detailed description of this position and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• SLT degree or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders

Desirable

• Additional work experience with members of the public
• Knowledge of the local area

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• SLT degree or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders

Desirable

• Additional work experience with members of the public
• Knowledge of the local area

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Central Health Centre

Mill Lane

Wallasey

CH44 5UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Central Health Centre

Mill Lane

Wallasey

CH44 5UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for a more detailed description of this position and its responsibilities.

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• SLT degree or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience in adult clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders

Desirable

• Additional work experience with members of the public
• Knowledge of the local area