Speech and Language Therapist | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £49,387 - £56,515 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Lancaster, LA1 4RP |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7969439/331-7969439-UHMB |
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivatedBand 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)to provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and service development within our Speech and Language Therapy team, with a specialist focus onstroke services.
This is akey leadership role within the stroke pathway, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke.
The post holder will deliver and lead specialist SLT input across inpatient and outpatient/community settings, working across all hospital sites. You will provide strategic and operational clinical leadership, ensuring equitable, safe, and effective SLT services throughout the acute and/or community stroke pathway
· Provide specialist clinical leadership for stroke SLT services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centred care.
Lead on the assessment and management of complex communication and dysphagia needs within the stroke population.
Support service delivery in line with national stroke guidelines and best practice.
Act as a clinical expert and resource for SLT colleagues, MDT members, patients, and carers.
Lead and support service development, quality improvement, and audit activity within the stroke pathway.
Contribute to workforce planning, skill mix development, and efficient use of resources.
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and leadership to SLT staff and students.
Support training and education for MDT colleagues related to communication and swallowing.
Participate in governance, risk management, and service evaluation processes
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 including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026