Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in York. The role is part-time at 28 hours per week with a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710, dependent on experience. Applicants should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with HCPC, along with a minimum of four years of experience. The therapist will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and support service users with communication challenges stemming from brain injuries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years qualified experience in complex case management.
• Registered with HCPC and achieved Dysphagia competencies.
• Specialist knowledge in ABI models and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication impact on daily life and provide appropriate interventions.
• Work with social networks to overcome barriers in communication.
• Train staff and social networks involved with service users.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication partner training

Cognitive communication interventions

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – York

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata) • Hours: 28 hours per week

About Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. We pride ourselves on a strong team spirit and supportive colleagues.

Location: Brainkind Neurological Centre York, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1DE

Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Part-time

Service: Located in York, the centre provides specialist neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within a multidisciplinary team
• Assess how a person’s communication impacts on their day-to-day life and provide intervention as appropriate
• Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers
• Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate), seeking specialist assessments as required
• Provide training to staff and our service users’ social network
• Be integral to service and organisational development

Qualifications & Requirements

• The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI (e.g., social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training)
• Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
• Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management

Other Details

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation with policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Additional information

• Disability / safeguarding: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
• Visa sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change • Band: Band 7 • Salary: Depending on experience £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata)

Employer details

Brainkind • Brainkind Neurological Centre York, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE

Website: https://brainkind.org/