Senior Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local NHS foundation trust in Knaresborough is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support adults with learning disabilities. Candidates must hold a professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, with a minimum of 12 months experience. The role involves working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to help individuals with communication difficulties. This part-time, permanent position offers competitive pay ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience in Speech and Language Therapy delivery.
• Understanding of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals having communication difficulties and/or eating/swallowing difficulties.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality service.
• Manage complex Speech and Language Therapy cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Current relevant registration with regulatory body

IELTS level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

Job description

Job summary

At Harrogate Community Learning Disability, we are a small, friendly team of healthcare professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our service users. Our close-knit team fosters collaboration, support, and real opportunities for growth. Based in the stunning surroundings of North Yorkshire, we’re committed to improving lives and making a lasting impact.

Job description

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work with adults with learning disabilities (LD) in North Yorkshire. The successful post holder will be based in Knaresborough and primarily work with service users living in the Harrogate and District locality.

Main duties

The post holder will work with individuals who have communication difficulties and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The successful applicant will work alongside a team of healthcare professionals including speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, LD nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and healthcare assistants. The caseload is varied and intervention is completed as part of a multi-disciplinary team, committed to collaborative working and focusing on the provision of a high quality, evidence based service.

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy role
• Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

Desirable Qualifications

• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

Experience

• Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery

Desirable Experience

• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities

Desirable Knowledge

• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
• Knowledge of evidencebased practice in designated specialist area
• Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
• Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice

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 UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Job details

Posted: 18 December 2025
Payment: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 346-NYL-021-25-B
Location: Alexander House, Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0UB

Employer details

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
Address: Alexander House, Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0UB
Website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/