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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their community-based team. This role offers professional leadership and opportunities for personal development. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with neurological conditions. The position provides flexibility in working patterns to promote a positive work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development plan

Support from Assistant

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified with relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexibly in various environments.
• Experience managing patients with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Deliver services in appropriate environments.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with policy.
• Participate in and initiate continued professional development.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Perform specific delegated tasks to support service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Experience with neurological conditions

Job description

We are looking for a suitably qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly community based SLT team. You will be offered professional leadership; support from our Assistant; a robust induction; preceptorship if newly qualified; personal development plan identifying CPD needs; part of a wider SLT and AHP network with opportunities to join clinical network and research forums.

We are looking for a flexible and self-motivated individual to work alongside our team, which is comprised of a Band 7 Clinical Lead, Band 6 Specialist SLT and a Band 4 Assistant.

You will be highly motivated and a conscientious team player with excellent communication and analytical skills gained through previous experience. You will have the opportunity to manage patients with progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinsons, MS, Huntingtons and Dementia amongst other neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• To manage a defined caseload under indirect supervision using evidence based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To deliver the service in an appropriate environment, e.g. patient homes, day centres, work places, clinics, residential homes.
• To maintain clinical records in line with policy.
• To participate in and initiate continued professional development activities.
• To work as an effective team member.
• To carry out other specific delegated tasks to support the delivery of the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service.

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.