Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

An exciting career opportunity has arisen within the Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (S&LT), 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.