University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team. This is a generalist role providing assessment and management of adult patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across the acute hospital setting.
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients.
At UHMB we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our Speech and Language Therapy team is valued, well-integrated, and plays a key role in improving patient outcomes across the acute pathway. We are committed to providing a structured induction, clinical supervision and peer support. There will be opportunities for CPD, specialist skill development, and career progression.
Responsibilities
- Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of dysphagia and communication disorders in acute patients.
- Independently manage a caseload of complex patients, prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to support safe swallowing and communication.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, and AHP colleagues.
- Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, and carers.
- Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Locations
We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
- FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
- WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
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All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults is provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health, and manage their conditions through high-quality care, advice, and support.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Joanne McGuire
- Job title: Directorate Manager for SLT Service
- Email address: joanne.mcguire@mbht.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07980721969
Joanne Stephenson, SLTA - 01539716730 - who will arrange for a Clinical Lead SLT to respond.
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