• Job Description

  Req#: C9835-WC25-068a?language=en&page=129&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Do you have an interest working with young people within the Youth Justice Service? Do you have experience working with young people with complex communication difficulties/social, emotional and mental health issues and/or neurodevelopmental difficulties. Do you enjoy working with a range of other professionals?

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to provide cover for the current postholder, who will be going on maternity leave soon

  In this role you will deliver Highly Specialist Speech and Language assessment for young people known to the Youth Justice Service to inform them, their families/carers and the people around them of any identified communication difficulties. You will then provide appropriate training, therapy, advice and support to the young person and their family/carers, working alongside a range of other professionals.

  You will work within a friendly and supportive team, with access to ongoing CPD and regular supervision.

  Main duties of the job

  In conjunction with the SLT Team Leads and Youth Justice Service Lead, you will plan, develop and deliver the Speech and Language Therapy service to children with speech, language communication needs known to the Youth Justice Service. There is a strong support and advisory element within this role.

  About us

  Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

  Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.

  At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community.

  They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.

  After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them

  Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.

  P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide..

  E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.

  O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.

  P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.

  L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.

  E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9835-WC25-068a

  Job locations

  Health Services At Wolves

  Winwick Road

  Warrington

  WA2 7NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See attached JD for further detail:

  To assess and diagnose speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) for young people accessing YJS including those with special educational needs and those in care.

  To develop and advise on strategies to support young people with SLCN accessing YJS. This includes working with young people and with the people who live and work with them on a daily basis.

  Where appropriate and in agreement with the young person, to develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes.

  To ensure that clients / parents or carers / YJS staff /teachers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment programmes wherever possible.

  To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

  To produce reports, reflecting highly specialist knowledge, in a format that is easily understood by the young person. Reports will include summary of strengths and needs and functional strategies for daily living.

  To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans and Court Reports.

  To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

  To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies (notes inputted into YJS patient management system as agreed with Bridgewater Information Governance Team)

  To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

  To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused approach to treatment. To attend high risk review meetings as requested.

  To communicate complex information from highly specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals.

  To make onward referrals as appropriate.

  To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management.

  To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.

  To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

  To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the assessment and therapeutic process.

  To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the clinical highly specialist area

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See attached JD for further detail:

  To assess and diagnose speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) for young people accessing YJS including those with special educational needs and those in care.

  To develop and advise on strategies to support young people with SLCN accessing YJS. This includes working with young people and with the people who live and work with them on a daily basis.

  Where appropriate and in agreement with the young person, to develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes.

  To ensure that clients / parents or carers / YJS staff /teachers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment programmes wherever possible.

  To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

  To produce reports, reflecting highly specialist knowledge, in a format that is easily understood by the young person. Reports will include summary of strengths and needs and functional strategies for daily living.

  To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans and Court Reports.

  To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

  To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies (notes inputted into YJS patient management system as agreed with Bridgewater Information Governance Team)

  To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

  To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused approach to treatment. To attend high risk review meetings as requested.

  To communicate complex information from highly specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals.

  To make onward referrals as appropriate.

  To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management.

  To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.

  To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

  To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the assessment and therapeutic process.

  To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the clinical highly specialist area

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
  • Health Care Professions Council RCSLT Licence to Practice
  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to masters level equivalent

  Desirable

  • Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Membership of Relevant Special Interest Groups

  Sponsorship

  Essential

  • Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant experience at a post graduate level
  • Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification
  • Experience within specialist area including SEMH/ Neurodevelopmental difficulties/ ACEs and Trauma Informed care.
  • Experience in planning and providing care to children and young people independently.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working with Youth Justice services.

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Awareness of SEN process and EHCP
  • Awareness of Code of Practice and National Curriculum.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
  • Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
  • Well developed concentration skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilities
  • Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
  • In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
  • In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
  • In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
  • Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of standards of record keeping

  Job Specific Requirements

  Essential

  • The ability to travel independently across the Trust
  • The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

  Relationships

  Essential

  • If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
  • Health Care Professions Council RCSLT Licence to Practice
  • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to masters level equivalent

  Desirable

  • Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Membership of Relevant Special Interest Groups

  Sponsorship

  Essential

  • Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant experience at a post graduate level
  • Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification
  • Experience within specialist area including SEMH/ Neurodevelopmental difficulties/ ACEs and Trauma Informed care.
  • Experience in planning and providing care to children and young people independently.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working with Youth Justice services.

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Awareness of SEN process and EHCP
  • Awareness of Code of Practice and National Curriculum.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
  • Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
  • Well developed concentration skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilities
  • Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
  • In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
  • In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
  • In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
  • Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of standards of record keeping

  Job Specific Requirements

  Essential

  • The ability to travel independently across the Trust
  • The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

  Relationships

  Essential

  • If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:

  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 (opens in a new window).

  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 (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Health Services At Wolves

  Winwick Road

  Warrington

  WA2 7NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Health Services At Wolves

  Winwick Road

  Warrington

  WA2 7NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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