B5 Speech & Language Therapist (Rotation)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Blackburn is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a rotation scheme. The role involves delivering care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Applicants should have a relevant degree and HCPC registration. The position offers opportunities for professional development and working alongside specialist therapists, with responsibilities across hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience treating various patients as a student or new graduate.
• Ability to organize and manage clinical routines.
• Understanding of national policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work alongside specialist therapists in various clinical areas.
• Complete NQP goals and dysphagia competencies.

Skills

Communication management

Assessment tools knowledge

Familiarity with alternative communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree/diploma approved by RCSLT and HCPC

HCPC registration

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

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B5 Speech & Language Therapist (Rotation), Blackburn

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Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic and proactive Speech and Language Therapist or soon to be qualified Speech Language Therapist with a commitment to collaborative working. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established band 5 rotation scheme delivering safe, personal and effective care to adults with communication, voice and swallowing disorders in hospital and community settings.

Working alongside highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists in various teams, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their NQP goals and dysphagia competencies to work independently in different clinical areas based on their interests and service needs.

We have a Clinical Practice Educator SLT to support and develop our Band 5s through their preceptorship year and beyond.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility, initiative, and effective teamwork. The role is suitable for those looking to develop skills in assessment and treatment for adults with communication, voice, and swallowing difficulties across various settings. It offers a 6-month rotation across community and hospital settings within the Pennine Lancashire area.

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) provides high-quality acute secondary healthcare for East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be recognized for safe, personal, and effective care, serving over 700,000 patients annually with a staff of over 8,000. The SLT team is well-established with clinical leads across various specialties and is involved in research and service initiatives. We value continuous professional development supported by supervision, management, and appraisal systems.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The attached job description and person specification provide all necessary information. We welcome applications from newly qualified staff and SLT students, with opportunities to start as a B4 while awaiting HCPC registration.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognition of a relevant degree/diploma approved by RCSLT and HCPC
• HCPC registration
• Membership of RCSLT

Experience

• Experience treating a variety of patients relevant to the post, as a student or new graduate
• Ability to organize and manage clinical routines

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of communication and feeding difficulties and their management
• Familiarity with alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Understanding of national policies and procedures
• Therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client group