Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to enhance the communication skills of children in various settings. The role includes managing a diverse caseload, promoting professional development, and demonstrating evidence-based therapy practices. The organization supports flexible working patterns, encouraging a healthy work/life balance for its employees. Ideal candidates will have experience in child therapy and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated therapist with extensive experience working with children.
• Ability to manage time and support peers in caseload management.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own time and caseload effectively.
• Provide clinical services for children in various settings.
• Promote professional development among staff.

Skills

Managing diverse caseloads

Good presentation skills

Evidence-based practice

Leadership in service innovation

Education

Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Overview

We work closely with families and with colleagues in health, education and social care and you will have excellent communication skills to support these relationships.

Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them. Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document. If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.

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We are one of 6 Children\'s Therapy teams working across Lancashire and are committed to improving the communication skills of children and young people while supporting carers and other professionals to increase their ability to understand and support children with communication needs.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including primary and secondary mental health care, specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.

The Trust employs approximately 7,500 staff across more than 400 sites and offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children\'s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist to join the forward-thinking and friendly Blackburn with Darwen Children\'s Therapy Service. We are one of 6 Children\'s Therapy teams across Lancashire and are committed to improving the communication skills of children and young people while supporting carers and other professionals to increase their ability to understand and support children with communication needs. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own time and caseload effectively and also support assistant practitioners in managing a delegated caseload.
• Provide clinical services for children with speech, language and communication needs in clinic and school settings.
• Promote professional development in all staff and develop leadership skills in service innovation and supervision of junior therapists and assistants.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to your own clinical and professional development and maintain a sound understanding of evidence based practice.
• Deliver training and coaching with good presentation skills to share knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated therapist with extensive experience of managing a diverse caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs in clinic and school settings.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively and support others in managing delegated caseloads.
• Willingness to develop leadership skills in service innovation and supervision of junior therapists and assistants.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Good presentation, training and coaching skills.
• Eligibility or registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (as appropriate).
• Desirable: experience in working with families, health, education and social care partners.

Other information

• We welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area.
• Flexible working options and a positive work/life balance are supported.