B5 Speech & Language Therapist (Rotation)

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with patients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties in various settings. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience caring for diverse patient needs, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. This position provides a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive professional development environment

Opportunity for rotation across various settings

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized training course.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Member of the RCSLT.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Deliver safe and effective care in various settings.
• Develop skills in assessment and treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of communication difficulties

Experience treating a variety of patients

Organizing clinic routines

Education

Relevant degree/diploma approved by RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

Job summary

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 acquired communication, voiceand swallowing disorders in hospital and community settings.

Working alongside highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists in stroke/neuro, voice, inpatient and community teams, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their NQP goals and dysphagia competencies required to work independently in a range of clinical areas according to their interests and the needs of the service.

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

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position and applicants should be able to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, using their initiative to deliver a responsive and quality service. They should be able to work effectively as part of wider team.

This post will suit those wanting to develop their skillset in assessment and treatment procedures for the adult population with a wide range acquired communication, voice and swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings.

This post offers 6 months rotation in a number of community and hospital settings across the Pennine Lancashire footprint.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The SLT service has a well established team of clinical leads - Critical Care, Dysphagia, Voice, Head & Neck, Stroke, FEES, Videofluoroscopy, Neurorehabilitation and Community (including progressive disease).

Actively involved in a range of service and workforce initiatives across the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS and research including collaborations with ELHT & UCLan's AHP Professor in Neurorehabilitation and Stroke.

The service is well equipped and is supported by a team of administrators, SLT Assistants and Therapy Assistant Practitioners. Regular team meetings, an annual SLT Showcase of best practice, SLT, Stroke and Neuro Improvement Showcase and continual improvement is embedded in our daily work and service improvement initiatives. We are committed to continuing professional development and this is underpinned by supervision, regular line management and an annual appraisal system.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D077-25

Job locations

RBH

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Job description Job responsibilities

The attached job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

We welcome applications who are newly qualified staff as well as SLT students in their final year. There is the opportunity for the successful post holder to start work as a B4 whilst they await their HCPC registration.

Job description Job responsibilities

The attached job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

We welcome applications who are newly qualified staff as well as SLT students in their final year. There is the opportunity for the successful post holder to start work as a B4 whilst they await their HCPC registration.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HCPC.
• Registered with the HCPC
• Member of the RCSLT

Experience Essential

• A range of experience as a student/new graduate treating a variety of patients relevant to the post
• Organising and managing everyday clinic routines.

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Knowledge of a range of communication and feeding difficulties and their management relevant to the post.
• Knowledge of a range of Alternative and Augumentative systems of communication.
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Completion of a recognised training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HCPC.
• Registered with the HCPC
• Member of the RCSLT

Experience Essential

• A range of experience as a student/new graduate treating a variety of patients relevant to the post
• Organising and managing everyday clinic routines.

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Knowledge of a range of communication and feeding difficulties and their management relevant to the post.
• Knowledge of a range of Alternative and Augumentative systems of communication.
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.

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).

Additional information 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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

RBH

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

RBH

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)