Senior Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a qualified Speech & Language Therapist to join their friendly team in Accrington. The role involves working with children aged 0-19, managing time efficiently, and collaborating with health and education colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and have a professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice.
• Evidence of formal training/self-study to post graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Manage time effectively and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care.
• Provide a child-centred service in various locations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving/Decision making

Ability to work independently

Education

Professional Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 29 September 2025

Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist wanting to use your skills working with children, young people and their families? The Children's Integrated Therapy Service are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified speech & language therapist to join our experienced and friendly Hyndburn, Ribble Valley and Rossendale based locality team. Experience of working in paediatrics is desirable but not essential. We work with children and young people aged 0-19 with well developed and evidenced based pathways covering the needs of children with communication needs. We can offer clinical and management supervision, specialist support by experienced senior staff, continuing professional development and specialist SLT Forums. The Children's Therapy service has a strong network of Clinical Leads.

Main duties of the job

The team comprises of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, consisting of both therapists and assistants. We work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care to provide a genuinely child-centred service. We work in a variety of locations, including clinics, children's own homes, nurseries and schools. The successful candidate must be able to effectively manage their own time, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. An interest in working with children and their families is essential. The Children's Integrated Therapy and Nursing Team are led by a multidisciplinary management team. This is an exciting time to join our team as clinicians are involved in developing our innovative services.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cum Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
• Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance
• Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice and current issues relating to client group
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs

Experience

• Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice. that demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialist area
• Safeguarding of children and implementation of policy and procedures with evidence of training/updates
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Problem solving/ Decision making in relation to clinical practice, HCPC standards and implications for practice
• Able to work independently as lead specialist

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.

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust