Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist with advanced clinical skills to be part of the established & expanding Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) in Central Lancashire.
The Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team provides ongoing rehabilitation to patients within the Chorley, South Ribble and Greater Preston locality with predominantly Stroke and ABI diagnosis. Referrals to the team are predominantly from the acute hospital in-patient setting, however, referrals from primary care and the third sector are also accepted. The team has an active involvement with the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Delivery Network and the continued implementation of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Stroke Service Specification.
The CNRT is a large multidisciplinary team, lead by a dynamic team of Clinical Specialists, an operational lead and a Principle Practitioner. The team includes Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy disciplines along with Neuropsychology and highly experienced generic rehabilitation assistants. We are proactive, open to new ideas and innovative in neuro rehabilitation practice.
We are a large, supportive, friendly team that values interdisciplinary working, striving to provide clinical excellence. We are committed to providing an enhanced, evidence based, interdisciplinary approach to patient care within a dynamic MDT. Our rehabilitation pathway is patient centred where functional goals are embedded within team practice and shape and inform the delivery of therapy.
We provide therapy in a number of environments including clinics, patients' homes and other community settings. We use Ampcare, React2 and Tactus software to support patient therapy programmes and have access to N-ROL & Videofluroscopy clinics., You will be responsible for the specialist assessment, treatment planning and management of individualised rehabilitation programmes for a wide variety of neurological clinical presentations and will be responsible for delegation to clinical staff and generic rehabilitation assistants as well as supporting them in the delivery of this rehabilitation.
You will have autonomy in managing your complex caseload and will take responsibility for ensuring commissioner lead service delivery and ensuring high quality, safe, patient-centred rehabilitation is provided throughout the team.
You will be part of a robust in service training programme as well as support for internal and external development within the field of Neurological Rehabilitation and leadership.
The post-holder will demonstrate clinical leadership and represent the CNRT to support the planning and service development within SLT and the wider MDT,
You will provide regular support and clinical leadership to the SLT's and the wider MDT, you will be supported by the ACP/Principle Practitioner to develop and expand your existing skills and knowledge.
You will provide regular supervision to members of the team and be offered supervision and support. We have an embedded appraisal system which supports continuous professional development and clinical governance.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the locality.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile, innovative individual with a commitment to working within an interdisciplinary environment, who has extensive experience of working with patients with stroke and neurological conditions.

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.


• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.


• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT., 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.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.