Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Upton, CH49 5PE |
| Cwmni: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7693125/408-25-1118 |
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A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you an existing highly specialist (Band 7) Speech and Language Therapist looking for a change, or an experienced senior (Band 6) ready for the next step working with adults? We are looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about ENT/ Voice services to join the service, who is able to deliver complex care compassionately to meet individual needs. An open discussion about the contract hours and opportunities would be welcomed.
Providing specialist assessment and therapy, this role is predominantly based in an out-patient setting, with possibly some in-patient work on the wards within Arrowe Park Hospital if required due to skill level. The out-patient service supports individuals with benign and functional ENT voice disorders, upper airway disorders including ILO, chronic cough, ENT dysphagia and tracheostomy. Referrals for gender affirming voice therapy tend to go to the regional service.
The post-holder will have well-established dysphagia skills with awareness of assessment and therapy programmes for voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders.
A recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy and HCPC registration is required, along with membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
The post involves provision of assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication difficulties as part of the ENT service.
Within the team we will provide:
A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team. specific support for complex clinical cases and general support will be via a Network approach.
Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
Annual appraisals
Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with adults and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
Are you an existing highly specialist (Band 7) Speech and Language Therapist looking for a change, or an experienced senior (Band 6) ready for the next step working with adults? We are looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about ENT/ Voice services to join the service, who is able to deliver complex care compassionately to meet individual needs. An open discussion about the contract hours and opportunities would be welcomed.
Providing specialist assessment and therapy, this role is predominantly based in an out-patient setting, with possibly some in-patient work on the wards within Arrowe Park Hospital if required due to skill level. The out-patient service supports individuals with benign and functional ENT voice disorders, upper airway disorders including ILO, chronic cough, ENT dysphagia and tracheostomy. Referrals for gender affirming voice therapy tend to go to the regional service.
The post-holder will have well-established dysphagia skills with awareness of assessment and therapy programmes for voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders.
A recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy and HCPC registration is required, along with membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
The post involves provision of assessment, treatment and advice to adults with communication difficulties as part of the ENT service.
Within the team we will provide:
A strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing within a well established and experienced team. specific support for complex clinical cases and general support will be via a Network approach.
Opportunities to learn from highly experienced MDT team members
Both clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis
Annual appraisals
Opportunities to access internal and external training if relevant to your role.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated to work with adults and have excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic team member.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
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