Job overview

• To demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of the speech
   and language therapy process and skills necessary for the
   management of a range of speech, language and
   communication (SLC) difficulties.
•  To be responsible for the management of a caseload of
   children with a variety of SLC difficulties, which may include
   occasional complex cases; all cases will be overseen by a
   senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).
• To participate in the management (assessment, treatment,
   general management and discharge planning) of children
   referred to the service.
• To provide support, guidance and information to parents and
  professionals regarding speech, language and communication

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a Paediatric Community Speech and Language Team . You will be based in the University City of Lancaster working for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay. Geographically 60 minutes away from bigger city's such as Liverpool and Manchester and 30 minutes away from the Lake District. 

The Team  work in clinics, schools and in the child home to provide Speech and Language Therapy for children and Young People age  0-19 years. Therapist are part of a Integrated Team of Nurses and Therapists who work together to improve the outcomes for Children.

The Team have good  support , regular clinical supervision and access to external  training opportunities. 

During Covid the team have been innovative and resilient , embracing new technology ,enabling the service to continue  using Tele-practice to provide a virtual programs and groups for children.

If you would like to join our team we welcome your application. If you would like to speak to a member of the team please contact the Therapy Office for further details. 01524 591671

Anyone newly appointed to the Trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Working for our organisation

We are a University teaching hospital full of hard working and dedicated staff providing community and hospital services across the Morecambe Bay area.

We operate from 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.

Quality shines throughout the Trust, and the awards that our Care Groups, corporate teams or individuals have either won, or been shortlisted for, show the achievements are being recognised at a national level.

We are absolutely committed to making the Trust ‘a great place to be cared for; a great place to work’ through the delivery of the highest possible standards of compassionate care, as well as our research and education strategy to provide the very best patient and staff experience.