Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or early-career Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team.

This is a generalist rotational role within acute services, offering the opportunity to develop skills in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in adult patients across a range of clinical areas.

You will work closely with experienced therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills and is committed to developing clinical knowledge. They will work independently with appropriate support and supervision.

At UHMB, we are committed to supporting our staff to develop and thrive. Our Speech and Language Therapy team is highly valued within the acute setting and plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes and experience. We will provide preceptorship and induction programme, clinical supervision and support from senior therapists, opportunities for rotations and skill development across specialties and access to a range of training and CPD opportunities.

• Provide assessment and treatment for patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties under supervision.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising and organising workload effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy programmes and support safe swallowing management.
• Work collaboratively with ward teams, dietitians, nurses, and medical staff.
• Contribute to patient and carer education, including communication strategies and dietary advice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Take part in training, supervision, and service development activities.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration (or working towards registration).
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) (or willingness to join).

• Evidence of relevant post-graduate training (e.g., dysphagia awareness).

• Relevant undergraduate clinical placements across adult services.
• Experience of assessing and managing communication and/or swallowing disorders (via placements or employment).
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Placement or experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience working with patients with dysphagia.
• Experience in stroke, respiratory, or general medical settings.

• Understanding of assessment and management of communication disorders.
• Understanding of dysphagia assessment and management principles.
• Awareness of current professional standards, including RCSLT guidance.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

• Knowledge of acute care pathways (e.g., stroke, frailty, critical care).
• Awareness of instrumental assessments (e.g., VFSS, FEES).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload with support.
• Basic IT skills for clinical documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

• Presentation or teaching skills.
• Ability to contribute to audits or service improvement work.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.