Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Lancaster, LA1 4AF
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team...
- Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management ofdysphagia and communication disorders in acute patients.
- Independently manage acaseload of complex patients, prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to support safe swallowing and communication
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, and AHP colleagues
- Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, and carers
- Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Please refer to Job description and Person specification and attached for further detail regarding the main responsibilities of this role.
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered with HPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest groups
- Leadership training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes.
- 3 years experience working as an SLT
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- 5 years experience as a Band 5 SLT
Skills
Essential
- Dysphagia training and competencies achieved
- To have highly developed auditory and perceptual skills to be able to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives
- To have a highly developed knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required.
- Accountable for own professional actions, to work within codes of practice, professional guidelines and policies
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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