An exciting career opportunity has arisen within the Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (S<), to deliver quality evidence based practice into the mental health inpatient wards in Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness. 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. This is inclusive of utilising innovative technology to facilitate our more geographically isolated patients within the Bay Network. The base will be Kentmere Ward, Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal, with potential for a hybrid model of clinical care provision however travel will be expected for this post-holder. For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact us on the details provided., 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., We want to highlight the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application form, and ask you to use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application form is a true reflection of your skills, knowledge and experiences. We are looking for you to demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria and as an NHS Employer, we value authenticity and honesty. Please consider that AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description providing impersonal and inaccurate information. Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document. Applications from job share partners are welcome and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts. For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please note that further communication from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCft to contact them., LSCft is committed to celebrating difference as an asset and we know that recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds helps to create a more flexible, creative and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from people regardless of age, disability (particularly those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Our goal is for the Trust to be truly representative of the communities we serve so we are particularly keen to receive applications from people in under-represented groups. If there is anything you'd like to discuss in relation to your application then please ask.

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