An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team. This is a generalist role providing assessment and management of adult patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across the acute hospital setting,
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients.
At UHMB we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our Speech and Language Therapy team is valued, well-integrated, and plays a key role in improving patient outcomes across the acute pathway. We are committed to providing a structured induction, clinical supervision and peer support. There will be opportunities for CPD, specialist skill development, and career progression.
Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of dysphagia and communication disorders in acute patients.
Independently manage a caseload of complex patients, prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment
Deliver evidence-based interventions to support safe swallowing and communication
Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, and AHP colleagues
Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, and carers
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
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.
Please refer to Job description and Person specification and attached for further detail regarding the main responsibilities of this role.
