Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Clinical Voice Disorders / ENT Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (LTH). We are looking for someone who is passionate in their work, thrives with a complex caseload, and embraces change to support the Clinical Lead with service development.
This role requires delivery of high-quality SLT services, both out-patient and in-patient provision and cross site, therefore excellent interpersonal skills are essential to build working relationships with multiple MDTs. The caseload includes clinical voice disorders with participation in Joint Voice Clinics and SLT led Endoscopy Clinicals as part of your role; as well as ENT associated dysphagia. Experience in interpretation of voice / dysphagia instrumental assessment would be beneficial, however we are able to provide in-house training for the right candidate.
We have a flexible approach with regards to working hours. Flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a specialist speech and language therapy within Clinical Voice Disorders and ENT dysphagia.
- To assess and treat adults with acquired disorders of voice, communication and swallowing.
- To carry predominantly an outpatient caseload and inpatient caseload where needed.
- Proactively engage in multidisciplinary team working - particularly with ENT colleagues.
- The post holder will support the clinical lead in the day to day running of the clinical area (Clinical Voice Disorders / ENT - including assisting with Joint and SLT led endoscopy clinics) through implementation of clinical knowledge, operational accountability, monitoring of service provision and supporting staff as required.
- To provide input to the teaching, research, audit and service development functions of the department.
- To actively participate in CPD to maintain and expand clinical knowledge.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. We are a regional specialist tertiary centre for Cancer Care, Major Trauma and Neurosciences, as well as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site however; we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital.
We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.
You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.
To find out more about us, look at our Twitter / X page @SLT_LTHTR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see separate job description and person specification for full details:
- Undertake specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning / analysis and record clearly in clinical records
- Deliver a wide range of specialist speech and language therapy treatment and management options to meet patients' needs ensuring holistic and patient centred care.
- Support service development, planning and participate in audit/research
- Assist the Clinical Lead in Joint ENT and SLT led Endoscopy Clinics
- To utilise VFS and FEES assessments
- To communicate effectively with patients, other disciplines, departments and organisations
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and complete appraisal / personal development plans
- Receive and provide clinical supervision
- Timely reporting of adverse occurrences
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see separate job description and person specification for full details:
- Undertake specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning / analysis and record clearly in clinical records
- Deliver a wide range of specialist speech and language therapy treatment and management options to meet patients' needs ensuring holistic and patient centred care.
- Support service development, planning and participate in audit/research
- Assist the Clinical Lead in Joint ENT and SLT led Endoscopy Clinics
- To utilise VFS and FEES assessments
- To communicate effectively with patients, other disciplines, departments and organisations
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and complete appraisal / personal development plans
- Receive and provide clinical supervision
- Timely reporting of adverse occurrences
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Degree / Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
- HCPC / RCSLT registration
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
- RCSLT specialist dysphagia competencies
Desirable
- Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of acquired disorders of voice, communication and dysphagia
- Experience of managing voice, dysphagia and communication disorders in specialist clinical area, both in the outpatient and inpatient setting
- Understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and working as a multidisciplinary team
- Clinical educator
Desirable
- Training and clinical supervision of others
- Experience/exposure of Joint Voice Clinics and/or SLT led endoscopy Clinics
- VFS / FEES exposure
- Projects / audit / service development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage patients independently
- Analytical, problem solving abilities
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good prioritisation skills and ability to multitask and work flexibly
- Works well in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to decontaminate scopes/audit scopes
- Able to develop delegated project tasks
- Data collection and analysis
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude to change
- Good self-insight
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Degree / Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
- HCPC / RCSLT registration
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
- RCSLT specialist dysphagia competencies
Desirable
- Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of acquired disorders of voice, communication and dysphagia
- Experience of managing voice, dysphagia and communication disorders in specialist clinical area, both in the outpatient and inpatient setting
- Understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and working as a multidisciplinary team
- Clinical educator
Desirable
- Training and clinical supervision of others
- Experience/exposure of Joint Voice Clinics and/or SLT led endoscopy Clinics
- VFS / FEES exposure
- Projects / audit / service development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage patients independently
- Analytical, problem solving abilities
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good prioritisation skills and ability to multitask and work flexibly
- Works well in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to decontaminate scopes/audit scopes
- Able to develop delegated project tasks
- Data collection and analysis
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude to change
- Good self-insight
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
