Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Trust as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. In this fulfilling role, you will work with a diverse adult caseload, providing essential care to patients with dysphagia and communication challenges. Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team while benefiting from a culture that values professional development and staff wellbeing. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives, enhancing their rehabilitation journey through innovative approaches and comprehensive clinical services. If you are passionate about speech and language therapy and want to contribute to outstanding patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience managing dysphagia and communication patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service for inpatient and community dysphagia patients.
• Deliver education and training to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

SLT qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week (Part time, flexible working; less hours would be considered, please get in touch to discuss.) Job ref: 421-PSC-1842R

Site: Harrogate District Hospital Town: Harrogate Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well-established dysphagia skills to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a varied and exciting new post that has been created due to service demand. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and encouraging team with a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development and service development at every level.

This post is based at Harrogate District Hospital working across both acute inpatient wards and the outpatient/community dysphagia service. Supported by a team of Band 8, Band 7, Band 6's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills working across adult inpatient wards and community settings (domiciliary, nursing home, outpatients) with an adult acquired caseload. You will also gain exposure and access to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for inpatients and community/outpatient dysphagia patients within the Harrogate and District area. The role will involve ward cover, outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits.

The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience of working with both dysphagia and communication patients across a variety of settings. To work as part of inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams to maximize the rehabilitation potential of patients. To deliver education and training to patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Person specification

• SLT qualification and HCPC registration
• Independent management of dysphagia
• Experience of working with adult acquired caseload
• Experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing
• Experience of supervising students or junior members of staff
• Experience of working across both acute and community adult caseloads

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Helen Rant Job title: Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 553352

Karen Woodford (Adult SLT Manager) Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]