# 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/speech-and-language-therapist/f518c5fe-4496-4802-9ce4-1cd521eafc8c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/f518c5fe-4496-4802-9ce4-1cd521eafc8c.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 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:52:29.088Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Lancaster/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8015436 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015436?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - To demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of the speech and language therapy process and skills necessary for the management of a range of speech, language and communication (SLC) difficulties. - To be responsible for the management of a caseload of children with a variety of SLC difficulties, which may include occasional complex cases; all cases will be overseen by a senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). - To participate in the management (assessment, treatment, general management and discharge planning) of children referred 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. 01524 591671 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. ### 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. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ## Job Details To demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of the speech and language therapy process and skills necessary for the management of a range of speech, language and communication (SLC) difficulties. To be responsible for the management of a caseload of children with a variety of SLC difficulties, which may include occasional complex cases; all cases will be overseen by a senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). To participate in the management (assessment, treatment, general management and discharge planning) of children referred to the service. To provide support, guidance and information to parents andprofessionals regarding speech, language and communication ## Job Description 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. 01524 591671 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. ## 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. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ## Person Specification ### Qual **Essential** - Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy - Registered with HCPC **Desirable** - Registered member of RCSLT ### Experience **Essential** - Paediatric experience - Experience of undertaking initial assessments and in using a range of assessment tools **Desirable** - Experience of both group and individual therapy treatment - Experience of EHCPs and SEND ### Knowledge/skills **Essential** - Knowledge of general clinical issues including information governance, safeguarding - Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner, flexible and good time management - Interpersonal skills and team player - Ability to travel ## Documents - [jd slt band 5 (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301361) - [ps band 5 slt (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301362) - [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) - [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.