Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust in Northallerton is seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to deliver services to children with speech and communication needs. Responsibilities include independent caseload management and collaboration with educational and health professionals. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree, be a registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and have experience with children. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Familiarity with schools and pre-school settings.
• Knowledge of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for children aged 0-19 with speech and language needs.
• Manage caseload independently and collaborate with other professionals.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and document care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Speech and Language Therapy graduate with HCPC membership

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Tools

Systm1

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 23 December 2025

To provide Speech and Language Therapy services to children with speech, language and communication needs and their families within Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (Harrogate and Rural and Hambledon and Richmondshire areas).

Post holders would be based at Northallerton Child Development Centre but would regularly visit special schools, mainstream schools, nurseries and home visits in the area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder independently provides a comprehensive clinical service for ages 0-19 with Speech, Language and Communication needs within the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust footprint.

Caseload management is carried out independently.

Close liaison is maintained with education, health and social care professionals to provide integrated and relevant care packages.

To provide training, direct and indirect support to families, nurseries, schools, and health professionals.

The post holder is a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team within HDFT. This includes providing supervision to Speech and Language Therapy Assistants as necessary.

To have extensive knowledge of all types of speech, language and communication disorders across a wide age range (0-19).

To assess clients and work directly and indirectly to deliver Speech and Language Therapy treatment programmes.

To carry out assessment as appropriate and make differential diagnosis.

To provide appropriate intervention / treatment and evaluate outcomes.

To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / clients with communication difficulties (e.g. with carers and teachers).

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

To produce reports / targets regarding patients needs and summarising proposed care plans.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person specification or please contact Wendy Brotherton on [e-mail]

Person Specification

• Speech and Language Therapy graduate with membership of HCPC
• Relevant experience at undergraduate level of working with children with SLCN
• Experience of working with schools and pre-school settings
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Knowledge and use of Systm1
• Knowledge and experience of EHCP process
• Delivering speech and language therapy interventions
• Working knowledge of SEND and National Curriculum

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working