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Speech and Language Therapy jobs in Chester.

Speech and language therapy caseloads have grown sharply in both paediatric and adult acute services, particularly around dysphagia, stroke pathways and school-age communication needs. Actionus places HCPC-registered speech and language therapists into locum, contract and permanent roles across NHS, education and independent providers.

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Hiring in Chester

What the Chester market looks like.

Chester sits close to the Welsh border and the Wirral, so candidates regularly work across English and Welsh systems from the same base. Registration and payroll differences between the two are worth checking before accepting cross-border bookings.

Major employers in Cheshire

  • —Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care

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Ellesmere Port · Wrexham · Runcorn · Northwich · Liverpool · Warrington

Typical settings

  • Acute stroke and dysphagia teams
  • Community paediatrics
  • Schools and SEND services
  • Independent providers

Common specialities

  • Dysphagia
  • Paediatrics
  • Stroke
  • Adult acute
  • Learning disabilities

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Questions

Speech and Language Therapy work in Chester, answered.

What speech and language therapy jobs are available in Chester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent speech and language therapy roles across Chester and the wider Cheshire area, including acute stroke and dysphagia teams, community paediatrics, schools and send services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire speech and language therapists in Chester?
Major healthcare employers in and around Chester include Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a speech and language therapy professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Chester?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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