Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust is seeking a qualified Speech & Language Therapist for a fixed term post in Preston. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team working with children and young people, providing essential therapy services. Flexible working patterns are encouraged to promote a healthy work/life balance. The role supports professional development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience in paediatrics is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing therapy to children aged 0-19.
• Engage in clinical and management supervision.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Interest in working with children

Job description

Overview

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, to cover a maternity leave in the team.

Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist wanting to use your skills working with children, young people and their families?

Role and team

The Children’s Integrated Therapy Service are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified speech & language therapist to join our experienced and friendly Greater Preston 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.

The team comprises of speech and language therapists, physiotherapists 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 mainstream and special schools.

What we are looking for

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.

Informal discussions

For an informal discussion please contact us using the details provided.

About Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Flexible working

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.

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

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025