Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist wanting to use your skills working with children, young people and their families?
The Children’s Integrated Therapy Service are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified speech & language therapist to join our experienced and friendly Greater Preston based locality team. Experience of working in paediatrics is desirable but not essential.
We work with children and young people aged 0-19 with well developed and evidenced based pathways covering the needs of children with communication needs. We can offer clinical and management supervision, specialist support by experienced senior staff, continuing professional development and specialist SLT Forums. The Children’s Therapy service has a strong network of Clinical Leads.
The team comprises of speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, consisting of both therapists and assistants. We work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care to provide a genuinely child-centred service. We work in a variety of locations, including clinics, children’s own homes, nurseries and mainstream and special schools.
The successful candidate must be able to effectively manage their own time and demonstrate excellent communication skills. An interest in working with children and their families is essential.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months, to cover a maternity leave in the team.
For an informal discussion please contact Louise Tillett, Team Coordinator or Laura Randell, Clinical Lead on Tel: 01772 777318.
Please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025