Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their esteemed team. This role focuses on managing complex voice caseloads and involves assessment, treatment, and clinical supervision. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in speech therapy, particularly regarding ENT-related presentations, and are encouraged to develop leadership skills within the supportive environment of a leading trust.

Benefits

NHS pension

Generous holidays

Health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Experience with voice and dysphagia presentations required.
• Engagement in SLT leadership and community networks expected.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating complex voice presentations.
• Developing services and leading with SOPs.
• Providing clinical supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical supervision

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Degree in a relevant therapy profession

HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist

Working towards or have a Masters degree

Job description

Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We have a new opportunity at MYTT for a Clinical Specialist SLT for Voice and Community. Prospective candidates are welcome to visit or make contact to discuss further. Interviews will be held on 16th July 2025 in person at Pinderfields Hospital.

This is a career-enhancing opportunity for an experienced, suitably qualified, skilled, and dynamic SLT. The post holder is required to be an autonomous individual capable of developing effective professional relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and key MDT members.

The role involves working with patients who have communication and swallow needs due to ENT-related presentations. The post holder will have experience managing a voice caseload, including complex voice presentations, and will be ready to work at clinical specialist level for voice, providing triage, assessment, treatment, group opportunities, and pathway development on behalf of the service. Experience managing upper airway disorders would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex voice presentations.
• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex dysphagia presentations from community caseload.
• Service development, supporting governance, and leading with SOPs where indicated.
• Providing clinical supervision to junior colleagues to enhance skill mix and development opportunities, without line management responsibilities.
• Working closely with clinical leads for voice and community and the wider voice and community networks.
• Receiving ongoing support and supervision from the Adult SLT Team Lead and working with the Therapy Service Lead.
• Access to peer support from other band 7 colleagues across the Adult SLT service.
• Engagement with SLT leadership structures and wider AHP and Trust projects as required.

We have an established SLT leadership team with expertise across various specialisms.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees, with 10,000 staff working across hospitals and community settings. We prioritize continuous improvement, staff wellbeing, and fostering an inclusive environment. Benefits include NHS pension, generous holidays, health and wellbeing services, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car schemes, and more.

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Candidates must have a degree in a relevant therapy profession, HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist, and be working towards or have a Masters degree. Please review the attached job description and person specification for further criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for previous convictions.