Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist)
£38,996 - £48,744 per annum + benefits
Description: Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist)
Type: Permanent, Full time/Part time/ TTO
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, TTO (44.4) weeks / 32-36 hours per week, 52 weeks
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £38,996 - £48,744 per annum
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
£39,019 – £43,354 per annum – 37.5 hour per week – Term Time Only (44.4 weeks)
£38,996 – £48,744 per annum – 32 to 36 hours per week – 52 weeks
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? At Seashell Trust, you’ll be part of a nationally recognised charity supporting children and young people with the most complex neuro-disabilities, including autism, multi-sensory impairments, and profound learning and physical disabilities.
We offer a truly integrated, person-centred approach through our school, college, residential homes, and multi-disciplinary health team. Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, happy, and achieve the best possible outcomes.
As a Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist), you’ll:
- Lead on assessment and intervention for a complex caseload
- Supervise and support qualified SaLTs to develop their clinical skills
- Design and deliver training packages to upskill the wider workforce
- Contribute to clinical governance, service evaluation, and innovation
- Collaborate across Health, Education, and Care to deliver holistic support
- Represent Seashell at professional conferences and networks
What We’re Looking For:
- BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
- Significant experience working with children/young people with complex needs
- Experience in clinical supervision, governance, and service development
- Strong understanding of AAC, autism, MSI, and neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Dysphagia qualification
- Experience in education settings
- BSL, Makaton or Sign-a-long
- Research/project management experience
Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist) benefits include:
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
- Blue light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS