An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, registered and experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join the forward thinking and friendly Burnley and Pendle Childrens Therapy Team.
We are one of 3 Childrens Therapy teams working across the Pennine area in Lancashire and are committed to improving the communication skills of children and young people, while supporting carers and other professionals to increase their ability to understand and support children with communication needs. The Locality Team in Burnley and Pendle consists of SLTs and OTs working together.
Main duties of the job: You must be enthusiastic and motivated and have extensive experience of managing a diverse caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs. Competency or an interest in managing eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties is desirable.
We work closely with families and with colleagues in health, education and social care and you must have excellent communication skills to support these relationships. You will manage your own time and caseload effectively and also support assistant practitioners in managing a delegated caseload.
About Us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Job Details
Date posted: 15 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-CEN2301-CPC
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
* Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to post graduate level
* Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
* Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance
* Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice and current issues relating to client group
* Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs
Experience
* Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice.
* Safeguarding of children and implementation of policy and procedures with evidence of training/updates
* Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
* Problem solving/ Decision making in relation to clinical practice, HCPC standards and implications for practice
* Able to work independently as lead specialist.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
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