Highly Specialist S & L Therapist - Acute Inpatients

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in delivering high-quality care to patients with acute communication and swallowing disorders. The role supports professional development and involves supervision of new team members. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Peer support and clinical supervision

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post graduate experience including recent NHS experience.
• Highly specialist knowledge in diagnosing and treating communication disorders.
• Experience in Head and Neck Cancer patient therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care to patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Supervise and manage new staff and students.
• Participate in clinical supervision and peer support.

Skills

Core areas of SALT practice

Ability to prioritize caseload

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Competent IT skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification

HCPC Registration

Clinical Educator Training

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 01.12.25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 02.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.12.25

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient department at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The service covers all adult acute wards including Stroke, Neurology, Critical care, Respiratory, Surgical and medical admissions. The inpatient service now also includes the Macmillan Head and Neck cancer team. We benefit from positive working relationships with all members of the MDT including our joint‑videofluoroscopy clinics as well as an established FEES service.

Main duties of the job: To deliver in this role, you will have significant experience in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. You will also have experience of operational management duties including supervision of newly qualified speech and language therapists, students as well as assistants. Leadership and management experience and skills are desirable however training in all these areas can be provided to achieve these competencies. Skills in videofluoroscopy assessment and FEES are desirable.

We are looking for a team member who is a team player with a 'can do' approach and dedicated to providing high quality care to patients as well as committed to their own development. We have a strong focus on service and clinical development and all our team members are supported to upskill in order to develop specialist roles.

We are a well‑established, supportive and friendly team with staff wellbeing at the forefront of team development. This is achieved through a strong pastoral care approach to management. As part of the service, you will benefit from peer support and clinical supervision within the wider inpatient team.

For more details regarding this role, contact Principal SLT, Rukkiya Ghani on 07984 634 327 or [e-mail]

We welcome conversations to discuss the role and visits to the department prior to applying.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 389-25-7595704

Job locations: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Significant post graduate experience including recent experience in the NHS
• Experience of providing teaching/ clinical supervision
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and general management of a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication disorders.
• Experience in assessment, treatment and evaluation therapy in communication and swallowing disorders in Head and Neck Cancer patients
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of student placement educator
• High level of knowledge and experience delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence
• Experience of operational management duties

Skills (Essential)

• Competent in core areas and specialist SALT practice
• The ability to prioritise a demanding caseload with non‑clinical work demands and delegate duties to others.
• Management skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to manage own time/ workload

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge and experience in contributing to departmental/service/national audits
• Up to date knowledge relating to dysphagia management
• Attendance on external postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist field
• Evidence of specialist CPD
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator Training

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Surgical Voice Restoration Competencies
• Videofluoroscopy and FEES competencies
• Involvement in a Clinical Excellence Network.

Other Requirements (Essential)

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)