Community Speech and Language Therapist
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult SLT Service, delivering a mixed caseload across Community Services and Head and Neck and Voice pathways. The post holder will provide specialist input for individuals with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and related conditions, while also managing a broader community caseload across Morecambe Bay. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical reasoning, and the ability to work autonomously across different care pathways while contributing to multidisciplinary working and service development. This post is ideal for an SLT with post-qualification experience who is looking to further develop specialist skills while working across varied and rewarding caseloads. You will be supported through regular supervision, peer support, and access to continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
*Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties across the Community and Head, Neck and Voice pathways*Provide specialist input for patients with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and complex communication needs, within agreed competencies*Manage defined caseloads, prioritising clinical need and service demands*Deliver evidence-based interventions in a range of settings, including patient's homes, community venues and outpatient clinics*Use a range of delivery methods, including face-to-face, telephone and video consultations, in line with Trust policy*Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teams, contributing to care planning and service delivery* Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activities* Support and supervise Band 5 SLTs, students, and support staff as appropriate* Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
- Has dysphagia training competency that is recognised in the UK
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes.
- Experience of working in the community
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Community North Lancashire and South Lakes
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
