Lead rehabilitationist YAIS

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at a leading health organization for a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Speech & Language Therapist. The role involves supporting children and young people with hearing loss, managing a caseload, and leading a multidisciplinary team at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification required.
• HCPC Registration required.
• Must hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of babies, children, and young people with hearing loss.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise and support the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Certificate to Practice

Postgraduate qualification in leadership/management

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 21.07.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.07.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.07.25

The postholder will participate in the YAIS multi-disciplinary team including the line management of the rehabilitation team which consists of Rehabilitation support workers, Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers of the Deaf who work with children and adults.

The role also includes supporting a caseload of babies, children and young people with severe to profound hearing loss from initial referral for cochlear implant assessment through to subsequent rehabilitation within Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the main duties of the role job.

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

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7286990

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the responsibilities of the post

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the responsibilities of the post

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of line management
• Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired babies and children, of different age groups from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness

Desirable

• Experience of research and / or service development
• Experience in the teaching / training of others

Skills Essential

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate, effectively influence, manage conflict, remain calm.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure or in difficult and uncertain situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding
• Excellent organisational skills. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly
• Ability to work and cope with unpredictable situations
• Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of management strategies and skills
• Evidence of ongoing training and development
• Evidence of working as reliable team member

Desirable

• Evidence of providing training for others
• Evidence of knowledge and training in cochlear implantation

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists OR A degree with a Diploma in Education and Certificate in Education of the Deaf
• HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
• Postgraduate training / qualification in leadership/management

Desirable

• CACDP Stage 1

other Essential

• Must hold full driving licence and access to vehicle

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of line management
• Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired babies and children, of different age groups from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness

Desirable

• Experience of research and / or service development
• Experience in the teaching / training of others

Skills Essential

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate, effectively influence, manage conflict, remain calm.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure or in difficult and uncertain situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding
• Excellent organisational skills. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly
• Ability to work and cope with unpredictable situations
• Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of management strategies and skills
• Evidence of ongoing training and development
• Evidence of working as reliable team member

Desirable

• Evidence of providing training for others
• Evidence of knowledge and training in cochlear implantation

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists OR A degree with a Diploma in Education and Certificate in Education of the Deaf
• HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
• Postgraduate training / qualification in leadership/management

Desirable

• CACDP Stage 1

other Essential

• Must hold full driving licence and access to vehicle

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)