Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist is needed for a temporary post at Harrogate Hospital. The role involves working with dysphagia and voice patients, providing clinical services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Join a supportive team committed to professional development and patient care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling

Fast-track Physiotherapy services

Qualifications

• Experience working with dysphagia, communication, and voice patients across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to maximize patient rehabilitation.

Skills

Dysphagia

Voice Skills

Communication

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well-established dysphagia and voice skills to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a temporary post (12 months) to cover maternity leave, with potential for permanent hours long-term. The role involves working at Harrogate Hospital, covering acute wards and outpatient voice clinics.

We pride ourselves on being an innovative and encouraging team with a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development and service development at every level. Supported by a team of Band 8, Band 7, Band 6 therapists, SLT Assistants, and the wider MDT, the post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills across adult inpatient wards and voice outpatient settings, managing an adult caseload. You will also gain exposure to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive clinical services for inpatients and outpatients within the Harrogate and District area, including ward cover and voice outpatient clinics.

The successful candidate will have experience working with dysphagia, communication, and voice patients across various settings.

To work as part of inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams to maximize patient rehabilitation potential, and to deliver education and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and surrounding areas, including North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.

We provide outstanding care to patients and staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're seeking an interesting and rewarding NHS career where you can make a real difference, HDFT could be the right place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture allowing colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• Recognition through awards such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and fast-track Physiotherapy services.

Please note:

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received due to high interest.
• Visa sponsorship is available only for certain roles; please ensure the role meets visa criteria before applying.
• Relocation packages are not offered for Agenda for Change roles.
• All offers are subject to pre-employment checks.