Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult Therapy Team. The role includes managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments across various settings. Responsibilities encompass delivering specialist assessments and leading quality improvement projects. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27 to 33 days of holiday, and extensive development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements may be considered from the outset of employment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days of holiday

Generous relocation package

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and travel

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients and carers across multiple sites.
• Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Lead quality improvement projects and support colleagues.

Job description

Overview

A skilled Speech and Language Therapist will join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments across community and specialist outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients and carers across multiple sites.
• Provide assessment, differential diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders, including leading the weekly Videofluoroscopy service.
• Embed best practice within the team, supporting colleagues, auditing quality of care and reviewing research and innovations.
• Monitor and evaluate service capacity in partnership with the Team Manager and Senior Operational Manager.
• Lead quality improvement projects as part of the Advanced Clinical Specialists leadership team.
• Participate in student education, professional networks and quality placement initiatives.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement.
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on service.
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k).
• Variety of paid and unpaid leave, including emergency and planned leaves.
• Confidential personal and professional support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, travel, shopping and entertainment.

Our Trust values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all, supported by Staff Networks for Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers. Flexible working arrangements may be considered from the start of employment.

Please note: This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026. If a high number of applications are received, the advert may close early.