Overview
Due to staffing movement, we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for 2 x Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapists based in the acute setting in Lincoln County Hospital (LCH) and/or Pilgrim Hospital Boston (PHB). We envisage the posts to cover 3 days a week on general acute wards and 2 days a week on the critical care wards. The posts are 37.5 hours per week, which includes weekend working and bank holiday working on a rota basis. Weekend and bank holiday pay will be paid at an enhanced rate.
Where you will work
The Critical Care Units host a total of 17 beds across LCH and PHB. The units provide care to patients with a variety of aetiology namely patients with brain injury, stroke, out of hospital medical emergencies and post-surgery. General wards across LCH and PHB refer to the SLT service for assessment and management of swallowing and communication difficulties in a diverse range of acute medical patients.
Role and responsibilities
* Manage patients with acquired communication disorders and/or dysphagia (specialist skills required; we invite applications from those with dysphagia competencies).
* As a critical care therapist, provide communication and swallowing input for intubated, post-extubation and tracheostomised patients.
* Work with senior therapists and the team lead to develop skills with weaning where required.
* Contribute to developing protocols, leading innovative projects and supporting service development with leadership and clinical training opportunities.
Requirements
* Specialist skills in management of acquired communication disorders and/or dysphagia; dysphagia competencies preferred.
* Experience in critical care settings would be advantageous.
Organisational information
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey. LCHS is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive culture, and encourages applications from candidates who are underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce. Flexible working arrangements such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff balance personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be made if the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service. The Trust aims to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that supports progression through an apprenticeship programme.
How to apply
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role. If you would like to find out more, please contact Jennifer Burnett, Adult SLT Operational Lead (jennifer.burnett5@nhs.net, 07840 842 081).
This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026
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