NHS
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Description
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- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
- Masters module/post grad qualification in relevant field of clinical expertise (or working towards) / post-grad qualification/equivalent knowledge & experience to masters level Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise relevant to this post
- In depth knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance
- In-depth understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents
- Treatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
- Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
- Supervision and/or mentoring of staff/students.
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
- Masters module/post grad qualification in relevant field of clinical expertise (or working towards) / post-grad qualification/equivalent knowledge & experience to masters level Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise relevant to this post
- In depth knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance
- In-depth understanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents
- Treatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
- Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
- Supervision and/or mentoring of staff/students.
Job summary
Across the Bay Network, there are four acute mental health inpatient wards spanning across both adults and older adults: The Orchard, Lancaster, Kentmere, Kendal, Dova, Dane Garth in Barrow-in-Furness and Ramsey, Dane Garth based on Furness General Hospital site in Barrow-in-Furness.
An exciting career opportunity has arisen within the Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (S<), to deliver quality evidence based practice into the mental health inpatient wards within the Bay.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual, who has the desire to build upon their transferable clinical and leadership skills. Whilst working to a high standard of evidenced based professional patient-centred care, you will be supported to progress and to achieve your potential as both a leader and a clinician amongst our growing AHP community. Regular clinical supervision will be provided along with many opportunities for peer supervision via our SLT network and local Clinical Excellence Network.
This is inclusive of utilising innovative technology to facilitate our more geographically isolated patients within the Bay Network. The base of the location can be discussed further with interested candidates, with potential for a hybrid model of clinical care provision however travel will be expected for this post-holder.
Main duties of the job
The positive developments within the AHPs workforce, are driving forwards a culture of learning and continuing professional development opportunities.
The successful post holder will be an integral part of a wider mental health Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy Network with a supportive MDT approach, with vast learning opportunities, clinical supervision and peer learning opportunities. The SLT network will provide a virtual team for the successful candidate with regular contact, both on line and in-person, a priority.
If this position is of interest and you are wanting to thrive in this exciting career opportunity and join our Lancashire & South Cumbria AHP community, where you and your work matters, we encourage you to have a look at the Job Description and Personal Specification, get in touch to discuss this role further, and apply for a fantastic new role.
If you would like more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact us on the details provided.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
20 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-BAY746-EB-B
Job locations
The Bay
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Bay
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Bay
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.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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