Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Voice/ENT

The closing date is 12 March 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Clinical Voice Disorders / ENT Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (LTH). We are looking for someone who is passionate in their work, thrives with a complex caseload, and embraces change to support the Clinical Lead with service development.

This role requires delivery of high-quality SLT services, both out-patient and in-patient provision and cross site, therefore excellent interpersonal skills are essential to build working relationships with multiple MDTs. The caseload includes clinical voice disorders with participation in Joint Voice Clinics and SLT led Endoscopy Clinicals as part of your role, as well as ENT associated dysphagia. Experience in interpretation of voice / dysphagia instrumental assessment would be beneficial, however we are able to provide in-house training for the right candidate.

We have a flexible approach with regards to working hours. Flexible working will be considered.

• To provide a specialist speech and language therapy within Clinical Voice Disorders and ENT dysphagia.
• To assess and treat adults with acquired disorders of voice, communication and swallowing.
• To carry predominantly an outpatient caseload and inpatient caseload where needed.
• Proactively engage in multidisciplinary team working - particularly with ENT colleagues.
• The post holder will support the clinical lead in the day to day running of the clinical area (Clinical Voice Disorders / ENT - including assisting with Joint and SLT led endoscopy clinics) through implementation of clinical knowledge, operational accountability, monitoring of service provision and supporting staff as required.
• To provide input to the teaching, research, audit and service development functions of the department.
• To actively participate in CPD to maintain and expand clinical knowledge.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. We are a regional specialist tertiary centre for Cancer Care, Major Trauma and Neurosciences, as well as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site however; we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital.

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

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Please see separate job description and person specification for full details:

• Undertake specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning / analysis and record clearly in clinical records
• Deliver a wide range of specialist speech and language therapy treatment and management options to meet patients' needs ensuring holistic and patient centred care.
• Support service development, planning and participate in audit/research
• Assist the Clinical Lead in Joint ENT and SLT led Endoscopy Clinics
• To utilise VFS and FEES assessments
• To communicate effectively with patients, other disciplines, departments and organisations
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and complete appraisal / personal development plans
• Receive and provide clinical supervision
• Timely reporting of adverse occurrences

• Recognised Degree / Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
• HCPC / RCSLT registration
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy

• Specialist knowledge of acquired disorders of voice, communication and dysphagia
• Experience of managing voice, dysphagia and communication disorders in specialist clinical area, both in the outpatient and inpatient setting
• Understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and working as a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical educator
• Training and clinical supervision of others
• Experience/exposure of Joint Voice Clinics and/or SLT led endoscopy Clinics
• VFS / FEES exposure

• Ability to manage patients independently
• Analytical, problem solving abilities
• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
• Good prioritisation skills and ability to multitask and work flexibly
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to decontaminate scopes/audit scopes
• Data collection and analysis

• Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Good self-insight
• Commitment to CPD

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata