Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist

Lancsteachinghospitals; Preston, Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative and passionate Speech & Language Therapist is sought to join a dedicated team at a comprehensive stroke center. This role offers the opportunity to work across various settings, managing complex communication and cognition disorders while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to continuous professional development and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in patients' lives. Join a gold-rated team focused on quality improvement and excellent patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

CPD support

Strong clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex communication and cognition disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist services in acute and rehab pathways.
• Support clinical leadership and engage in service development.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Leadership

Dysphagia Management

Cognition Disorders Management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

VFS

FEES

Job description

Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist

Join to apply for the Specialist Stroke Speech and Language Therapist role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and passionate Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute/Rehab Stroke Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHTR). This is a comprehensive stroke centre offering a variety of work across the stroke pathway.

This rotational role involves working in HASU, acute stroke, and stroke rehabilitation settings. Responsibilities include managing complex acquired disorders of communication, cognition, and dysphagia, working with an established MDT. The team is part of a regional stroke network focused on quality improvement and training.

Experience with VFS and FEES clinics is advantageous; training can be provided if needed. The role involves working within a 6-day therapy service with future plans for 7-day coverage and cross-site working. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration across multiple sites.

CPD is actively supported, with opportunities to develop your clinical portfolio. Part-time and flexible working options are available.

The department is based at Royal Preston Hospital, serving multiple sites including Chorley District Hospital and a Community Healthcare Hub. The role entails providing specialist services to adults with communication, cognition, and dysphagia disorders across acute and rehab pathways, supporting clinical leadership, and engaging in service development, audit, and research.

Join a dedicated, evidence-based team rated 'GOLD' on the STAR framework, with strong clinical supervision and CPD support. The department values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellent patient care.

To learn more, visit our Twitter/X page @SLT_LTHTR or contact:

• Lucy Roebuck Saez, Clinical Lead, [e-mail], 01772 522426
• Louise Sloan, Head of Speech & Language Therapy, [e-mail], 01772 522426

We are committed to supporting your career development and work-life balance, offering part-time and flexible options. Join us and make a real difference in patients' lives.