Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

If you have a strong interest for care and are excited by the opportunity to develop and learn new skills, this is the job for you

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, supportive team of speech and language therapists, covering a range of specialist services, with high levels of expertise. We are a dedicated and dynamic SLT service with a strong commitment to innovative and evidence-based practice, therefore training, supervision and CPD is highly valued in our team.

Applications are welcome from experienced and passionate SLTs with a desire to specialise in the above fields. Experience in the specialist areas and instrumental assessment would be advantageous, however in-house training can be provided, therefore enthusiasm to learn is certainly a quality we are looking for.

You will be driven by a desire to provide a high standard of patient care and show a passion for continuous development alongside best evidence based care.

The general medical caseload is also complex and varied, requiring specialist skills in respiratory, frailty and ethical feeding decisions. In these B6 roles, you will be responsible for the assessment and management of all adult acquired swallowing, communication and voice impairments. We have established VFS, FEES and Joint Voice Clinics to optimise diagnosis and management plans.

We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
- To support the delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy service
- To use specialist clinical skills to assess, diagnose and manage dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.
- To work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- To represent Speech and Language Therapy in best interest meeting and goal setting meetings for patients
- To proactively manage risk and ensure safe care is provided at all times
- To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process
- To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice
- To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements in clinical area.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.



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