# Community Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-speech-and-language-therapist/0ad98a54-7c7f-498b-9bc5-7c67b94b32b8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-speech-and-language-therapist/0ad98a54-7c7f-498b-9bc5-7c67b94b32b8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kendal - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T12:52:01.752Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Kendal/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Speech_Language_Therapist/Community_Speech_Language_Therapist-v8042896 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8042896?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult SLT Service, delivering a mixed caseload across Community Services and Head and Neck and Voice pathways. The post holder will provide specialist input for individuals with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and related conditions, while also managing a broader community caseload across Morecambe Bay. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical reasoning, and the ability to work autonomously across different care pathways while contributing to multidisciplinary working and service development. This post is ideal for an SLT with post‑qualification experience who is looking to further develop specialist skills while working across varied and rewarding caseloads. You will be supported through regular supervision, peer support, and access to continuing professional development. ### Main duties of the job * Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties across the Community and Head, Neck and Voice pathways * Provide specialist input for patients with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and complex communication needs, within agreed competencies * Manage defined caseloads, prioritising clinical need and service demands * Deliver evidence‑based interventions in a range of settings, including patient's homes, community venues and outpatient clinics * Use a range of delivery methods, including face‑to‑face, telephone and video consultations, in line with Trust policy * Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teams, contributing to care planning and service delivery * Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activities * Support and supervise Band 5 SLTs, students, and support staff as appropriate * Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. Morecambe Bay - Visit Lancashire Official site for the Lake District National Park. Discover. Explore. Inspire. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult SLT Service, delivering a mixed caseload across Community Services and Head and Neck and Voice pathways. The post holder will provide specialist input for individuals with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and related conditions, while also managing a broader community caseload across Morecambe Bay. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical reasoning, and the ability to work autonomously across different care pathways while contributing to multidisciplinary working and service development. This post is ideal for an SLT with post‑qualification experience who is looking to further develop specialist skills while working across varied and rewarding caseloads. You will be supported through regular supervision, peer support, and access to continuing professional development. ## Job Description * Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties across the Community and Head, Neck and Voice pathways * Provide specialist input for patients with head and neck cancer, voice disorders, and complex communication needs, within agreed competencies * Manage defined caseloads, prioritising clinical need and service demands * Deliver evidence‑based interventions in a range of settings, including patient's homes, community venues and outpatient clinics * Use a range of delivery methods, including face‑to‑face, telephone and video consultations, in line with Trust policy * Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teams, contributing to care planning and service delivery * Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activities * Support and supervise Band 5 SLTs, students, and support staff as appropriate * Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards ## Responsibilities 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. Morecambe Bay - Visit Lancashire Official site for the Lake District National Park. Discover. Explore. Inspire. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders - Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients’ homes. - Experience of working in the community ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) - Registered with HPC - On-going membership with the RCSLT - Has dysphagia training competency that is recognised in the UK **Desirable** - Membership of specialist interest groups. ## Documents - [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942) - [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741) - [slt job description band 6 (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331507) - [slt person specification band 6 (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331508) - [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427) - [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024) - [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025) - [westmorland general hospital hospital accessibility plan (docx, 112.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1026) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.