Rotational Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist

Integrated Care System; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Preston is seeking enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapists for their Band 5 Adult Rotational Team. This role offers diverse clinical experiences in acute medicine, neurology, and voice therapy. Applicants should demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Continuous professional development is encouraged with structured training programs. The position is fulltime with a salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Structured in-house training

Regular CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of acquired disorders of communication, voice and dysphagia.
• Experience in outpatient and hospital settings.
• Ability to manage own time and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to an identified caseload of patients.
• Use evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
• Assist in the planning and organization of the clinical area.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Developed auditory and perceptual skills

Education

Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 07 September 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for three enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapists to join our Band 5 Adult Rotational Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust! This is a fantastic chance to gain experience across a range of clinical areas, with all rotations including Acute Medicine and Surgery to support early dysphagia competency development. You'll also rotate through Neurosciences, Stroke, and Voice, giving you the opportunity to build your skills in communication, voice, and rehabilitation within both inpatient and outpatient settings.

We're looking for friendly, proactive individuals who thrive in an exciting, fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and are confident managing a varied caseload. In return, you'll receive excellent theoretical training through our structured in-house dysphagia and communication programme, as well as regular joint working with dedicated and experienced senior SLTs to support your learning every step of the way.

This is a supportive, well-established team that really values development and progression--and we'll do everything we can to help you grow your career. The role involves working across two hospital sites and in different clinical areas, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

We're passionate about evidence-based practice and offer regular CPD opportunities to help you build your portfolio. Please do get in touch--we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) service within identified clinical areas and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• To manage a caseload of allocated patients referred with acquired disorders of communication, voice and dysphagia.
• To assess, diagnose and formulate care plans using patient centred care.
• To develop knowledge and skill base through extended clinical experience, CPD and full participation in the rotational aspect of the post.
• Support SLT service developments, audit and research

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. We are a regional specialist tertiary centre for Cancer Care, Major Trauma and Neurosciences, as well as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site however; we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital.

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter / X page @SLT_LTHTR

Job responsibilities

Please see the separate job description and person specification for full details:

• To provide speech and language therapy to an identified caseload of patients.
• To use evidence-based practice and outcome measures, which encompass clinical risk and need.
• Assist in the planning and day to day organisation of the clinical area and deliver the service according to departmental and professional standards
• To organise, prioritise and manage own delegated caseload.
• Works as an integrated member of the wider MFT
• Be responsible for own personal education and experiential learning and maintain a development portfolio.
• To provide and receive clinical supervision and engage in feedback.
• To sign off all relevant competency frameworks in dysphagia and communication.
• Support clinical governance and quality agenda within SLT department.
• Promote equality in care and respect and meet the needs of individuals.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Further relevant study

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of acquired disorders of communication, voice and dysphagia
• Understanding of the roles of other health professions and experience of working within the MDT on clinical placement
• Range of clinical placements
• Patient assessment
• Patient therapy
• Experience with adult caseload
• Experience of a hospital setting
• Experience in outpatient setting
• Experience of research/audit

Skills & Abilities

• Developed auditory and perceptual skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clinical reasoning skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to work in different settings
• Ability to travel
• Initiative

Values & Behaviours

• Enthusiastic / positive attitude to change.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Good self-insight
• Caring and compassionate
• Commitment to CPD of self

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum/Pro Rata