Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Harrogate is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its Community Neurology Team. The role involves providing specialist care for communication and swallowing patients, primarily working in community settings. Candidates should have experience working with adults with acquired disorders and HCPC registration. This part-time position offers flexibility, with potential for additional hours, and emphasizes professional development and team support.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working within uni-professional and multidisciplinary staff teams.
• Access to own vehicle and driving licence to meet service needs.
• Experience in Videofluoroscopy/FEES is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of adult patients with communication and swallowing needs in the community.
• Working closely within MDTs and with the wider SLT team.
• Providing support, supervision and training of junior SLTs and/or SLT assistants as required.

Skills

Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with adults with acquired disorders

Experience of working with adult neuro patients

HCPC registration

Independent management of dysphagia

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Neurology Team based at Harrogate District Hospital. This post is advertised as 0.4wte (15 hours) but there may be potential for additional hours.

The Community SLT team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist care for communication and swallowing patients in their own homes, care home settings and in outpatient clinics across Harrogate and the Hambleton & Richmondshire regions.

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, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills working across a community neurology adult caseload.

You will also gain exposure and access to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES. We are a forward thinking and innovative team with a strong focus on well‑being in the workplace.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and treatment of adult patients with communication and swallowing needs in the community (including domiciliary visits)
• Working closely within MDTs and with the wider SLT team
• Continuing to develop your specialist skills within a supportive team structure, with regular supervision
• Providing support, supervision and training of junior SLTs and/or SLT assistants as required

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 well‑being – 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.

Details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 421‑PSC‑3534C

Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job description – Contact information

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached, or contact Philippa Wiseman ([e-mail]), Adult SLT Community Team Lead, or Helen Rant (principal adult slt) [e-mail].

Person Specification – Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with adults with acquired disorders
• Experience of working within uni‑professional and multidisciplinary staff teams
• HCPC registration
• Independent management of dysphagia
• Experience of working with adult neuro patients
• Access to own vehicle and driving licence to meet service needs

Desirable

• Experience in Videofluoroscopy
• Videofluoroscopy/FEES experience
• Experience in progressive community neuro conditions
• Experience of training others (SLTAs and/or students)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX

Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/