Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

In the Bay Network, an exciting career opportunity has arisen within the Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (S&LT), to deliver quality evidence based practice into the mental health inpatient wards within the Bay.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual, who has the desire to build upon their transferable clinical and leadership skills. Whilst working to a high standard of evidenced based professional patient-centred care, you will be supported to progress and to achieve your potential as both a leader and a clinician amongst our growing AHP community. Regular clinical supervision will be provided along with many opportunities for peer supervision via our SLT network and local Clinical Excellence Network.

Across the Bay Network, there are four acute mental health inpatient wards spanning across both adults and older adults: The Orchard, Lancaster, Kentmere, Kendal, Dova, Dane Garth in Barrow-in-Furness and Ramsey, Dane Garth based on Furness General Hospital site in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is inclusive of utilising innovative technology to facilitate our more geographically isolated patients within the Bay Network. The base of the location can be discussed further with interested candidates, with potential for a hybrid model of clinical care provision however travel will be expected for this post-holder.

Main duties of the job

The positive developments within the AHPs workforce, are driving forwards a culture of learning and continuing professional development opportunities.

The successful post holder will be an integral part of a wider mental health Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy Network with a supportive MDT approach, with vast learning opportunities, clinical supervision and peer learning opportunities. The SLT network will provide a virtual team for the successful candidate with regular contact, both on line and in-person, a priority.

If this position is of interest and you are wanting to thrive in this exciting career opportunity and join our Lancashire & South Cumbria AHP community, where you and your work matters, we encourage you to have a look at the Job Description and Personal Specification, get in touch to discuss this role further, and apply for a fantastic new role.

If you would like more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact us on the details provided.

About us

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.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bay

Lancaster

LA1 4JJ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bay

Lancaster

LA1 4JJ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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