Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Northallerton is seeking a part-time Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive team. This role involves working with community patients experiencing communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience and hold HCPC registration. The position offers competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580, with flexible and remote working options available.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Independent management of dysphagia required.
• Experience in various settings including hospital and community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service for community patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation potential.
• Deliver education and training to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of dysphagia

Experience with communication disorders

Team collaboration

Training delivery

Education

HCPC Registration

Member of RCSLT

Tools

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 25 November 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well established experience working with a community caseload of patients (including neurology, ENT and voice) to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This role is based in the Northallerton Community SLT Team (based at Friarage Hospital) and will involve domiciliary and care home visits, as well as outpatient clinics and telehealth.

The Northallerton Adult SLT Community Team work in collaboration with the Harrogate District Hospital Adult SLT Team. 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's, Band 5's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills. You will also gain exposure and access to our instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for community patients with communications and swallowing disorders within the Hambleton and District area.

The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience of working with both dysphagia, communication and voice 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.

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

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Rant on [e-mail].

Person Specification

• Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC
• At least 2 years' experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist incorporating Adults with Acquired Disorders
• Independent management of dysphagia
• Experience of working within a variety of settings e.g. Hospital and Community Care settings
• Member of RCSLT
• Videofluoroscopy Training
• Experience in Progressive Neurological Conditions
• Experience of designing resources and delivering training

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

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working