Actionus

Lancashire

Speech and Language Therapy jobs in Preston.

Speech and language therapy caseloads have grown sharply in both paediatric and adult acute services, particularly around dysphagia, stroke pathways and school-age communication needs. Actionus places HCPC-registered speech and language therapists into locum, contract and permanent roles across NHS, education and independent providers.

Register for Preston roles →Search all Preston jobs →

Live Roles

No advertised roles in Preston right now. Register for exclusive access to off-market jobs.

New Preston vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching speech and language therapy role opens in Lancashire.

Hiring in Preston

What the Preston market looks like.

Royal Preston is the region's major trauma and neurosciences centre, which drives specialist theatre, imaging and rehabilitation demand. Central Lancashire's motorway links make Blackburn, Blackpool and Chorley assignments realistic from the same base.

Major employers in Lancashire

  • —Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
  • —East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
  • —Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Blackburn · Chorley · Blackpool · Leyland · Lancaster · Wigan

Typical settings

  • Acute stroke and dysphagia teams
  • Community paediatrics
  • Schools and SEND services
  • Independent providers

Common specialities

  • Dysphagia
  • Paediatrics
  • Stroke
  • Adult acute
  • Learning disabilities

Questions

Speech and Language Therapy work in Preston, answered.

What speech and language therapy jobs are available in Preston?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent speech and language therapy roles across Preston and the wider Lancashire area, including acute stroke and dysphagia teams, community paediatrics, schools and send services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire speech and language therapists in Preston?
Major healthcare employers in and around Preston include Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a speech and language therapy professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Preston?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

Browse more

Speech and Language Therapy jobs by city

Get in touch

Looking for speech and language therapy staff in Preston?

Hire speech and language therapists →Contact us →