Band 6 Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK seeks an Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to provide support for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. The role involves delivering care via various methods, including home visits and outpatient clinics. A UK driving licence, prior experience in a similar role, and a DBS check are required. The position offers flexibility with working hours and the option for remote work. Join a dedicated team focused on client well-being.

Benefits

Enhanced leave and wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Band 6 Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist.
• Must hold a UK driving licence for independent travel between sites.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DS-BAS) check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life‑changing treatment and support for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver comprehensive services aligned with NHS guidelines with priority for client well-being.
• Demonstrate specialist clinical skills and provide support to patients, relatives, and external agencies.

Skills

Experience as a Band 6 Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Ability to provide care by home visit, telephone, video, and outpatient clinic

Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders

Competence in agile working and flexible attendance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide life‑changing treatment, support and care for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver high quality, comprehensive services aligned with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, with the paramount concern of client well‑being.
• Demonstrate specialist clinical skills in practice and provide support and advice in partnership with patients, relatives, staff, managers and external agencies.

Working Conditions

Setting: Scarborough Prospect Road YO12 7LB (though other base options will be discussed).

Local authority catchment includes Scarborough, Filey, Ryedale, Pocklington and Whitby with links to community hospitals.

The role is based mostly on the Trust site with an expectation of attendance of 1 day per week. If remote working is needed, the role will either be based at a Trust site or, if stated, be a home‑based position.

A 6‑month probationary period applies where applicable. The successful candidate must hold a UK driving licence and be able to travel independently between sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience as a Band 6 Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to provide care by home visit, telephone, video and outpatient clinic.
• Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders – neurological degenerative conditions, stroke services, care homes and community hospitals.
• Familiarity with national guidance (HCP, RCSLT) and patient governance.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DS‑BAS) check required.
• Competence in agile working and flexible attendance.

Application Process

The application closes on the advertised date; a high volume may lead to earlier closure. Interview will be conducted electronically – applicants should regularly check their NHS Jobs account and email.

Unsuccessful applicants will be informed within six weeks of closing. The post also accepts part‑time hours and offers a flexible working pattern.

About the Trust

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is a CQC rated good, award‑winning Trust delivering integrated health and social care across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. The Trust promotes equality, diversity, staff development and offers enhanced leave and wellbeing support.