Speech and Language Therapist
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Morecambe, Lancashire
Speech and Language Therapist
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Morecambe, Lancashire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 6 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 51ddfc829e34467dac5a2c562f566666
Location ref: Morecambe, Lancashire
Full Job Description
- To demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of the speechand language therapy process and skills necessary for themanagement of a range of speech, language andcommunication (SLC) difficulties.
- To be responsible for the management of a caseload ofchildren with a variety of SLC difficulties, which may includeoccasional complex cases; all cases will be overseen by asenior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).
- To participate in the management (assessment, treatment,general management and discharge planning) of childrenreferred to the service.
- To provide support, guidance and information to parents andprofessionals 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 across Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth working for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. Geographically 60 minutes away from bigger cities 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. Therapists 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. 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. 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.
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.