Job summary
Speech & Language Therapy - Bank Staff
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Speech and Language Therapists to join our Bank Staff to support across various sites in North cumbria.
This team works to deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy provision across acute and community settings linking in with ICCs. Given the semi-rural nature of this region, telemedicine has been used for some time and is well established as mode of therapy delivery.
The successful applicants may be required to travel across a variety of sites and speech and language Therapy teams across North cumbria depending on the need of the service
The North Cumbria Speech and Language Therapy team is a small, friendly, supportive team with good opportunities for ongoing training. We have a well-developed supervision and peer support system in place.
Main duties of the job
Detailed in the job description.
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
If you would like any further information regarding this exciting opportunity please contact:
Hazel Gilmore
Head of speech and Language Therapy
Mobile:
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
262-A A
Job locations
Cumberland infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
* Registration with HCPC.
* Ongoing Membership with the RCSLT.
* Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level in dysphagia
Desirable
* Caseload specific training e.g. elderly frail/dysfluency/acquired neurological disorders
Experience
Essential
* Experience of organising, managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
* Experience of working as part of a MDT.
* Experience of working with other professionals and agencies
* Experience of assessment and management of swallowing
* Experience of working within community in a variety of settings
* Delivering training to others e.g. carers and other AHPs.
Knowledge
Essential
* RCSLT code of conduct and professional standards.
* Knowledge of local and national guidelines relevant to community caseload and how they relate to SLT practice.
* Specialist knowledge of swallowing and communication disorders within adult population.
* Specialist knowledge of therapy techniques within adult population.
* To demonstrate a breadth of specialist knowledge with decision making underpinned by current evidence.
* Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role in the process.
* Clinical governance as it affects clinical practice, in line with national and local drivers.
* Expert knowledge of Feed at Risk issues and the role of SLT in this process.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to carry out and analyse results of various assessments appropriate for different clients, relating to age, disorder, standardisation, etc.
* IT ability, including word processing, presentation skills, ability to access software packages and ability to effectively use telemedicine.
* Negotiation and problem solving ability, in order to prioritise for assessment and intervention.
* Skills in motivation of clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.
* Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management within a mixed community caseload
* Willingness to learn and be a reflective practitioner
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Car driver.
* Car owner
* To be able to travel across North Cumbria as required to support the delivery of a county wide Speech and Language Therapy community service if required.
Other requirements
Essential
* Support equality and value diversity
* Ability to maintain concentration in a range of clinical environments and withstand interruptions and unexpected changes to work patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
* Registration with HCPC.
* Ongoing Membership with the RCSLT.
* Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level in dysphagia
Desirable
* Caseload specific training e.g. elderly frail/dysfluency/acquired neurological disorders
Experience
Essential
* Experience of organising, managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
* Experience of working as part of a MDT.
* Experience of working with other professionals and agencies
* Experience of assessment and management of swallowing
* Experience of working within community in a variety of settings
* Delivering training to others e.g. carers and other AHPs.
Knowledge
Essential
* RCSLT code of conduct and professional standards.
* Knowledge of local and national guidelines relevant to community caseload and how they relate to SLT practice.
* Specialist knowledge of swallowing and communication disorders within adult population.
* Specialist knowledge of therapy techniques within adult population.
* To demonstrate a breadth of specialist knowledge with decision making underpinned by current evidence.
* Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role in the process.
* Clinical governance as it affects clinical practice, in line with national and local drivers.
* Expert knowledge of Feed at Risk issues and the role of SLT in this process.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to carry out and analyse results of various assessments appropriate for different clients, relating to age, disorder, standardisation, etc.
* IT ability, including word processing, presentation skills, ability to access software packages and ability to effectively use telemedicine.
* Negotiation and problem solving ability, in order to prioritise for assessment and intervention.
* Skills in motivation of clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.
* Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management within a mixed community caseload
* Willingness to learn and be a reflective practitioner
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Car driver.
* Car owner
* To be able to travel across North Cumbria as required to support the delivery of a county wide Speech and Language Therapy community service if required.
Other requirements
Essential
* Support equality and value diversity
* Ability to maintain concentration in a range of clinical environments and withstand interruptions and unexpected changes to work patterns
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
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