Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford seeks a Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support adults facing eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. The role includes assessing needs, developing treatments, and providing clinical advice to colleagues. Ideal candidates must have a relevant qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with a professional body. Flexible working options and various training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant healthcare qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.
• Ability to confirm right to work and reside in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapy for patients with dysphagia.
• Manage a caseload of complex adult cases.
• Offer clinical advice and training to colleagues.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy implementation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

This post will provide a 12‑month fixed‑term contract offering the opportunity to work within the Adult team providing support to our adult population and their families with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. You will join a team of dedicated Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Support Workers who are passionate about meeting the needs of our population.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, therapy, advice and support to our adult population and their families who have specific needs in relation to eating, drinking and swallowing.
• Assess, develop and implement specialist speech and language therapy treatment.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases within adult dysphagia.
• Offer specialist clinical advice, training and support to SLT colleagues and other professionals in adult dysphagia.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must hold or be able to work towards a relevant healthcare qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the relevant professional body. The Trust provides sponsorship solely for registered healthcare practitioners.

Applicants must be able to confirm their right to work and reside in the UK prior to appointment and during employment, and must promptly notify the line manager of any changes in visa status.

Working arrangements and benefits

We offer flexible working options, increased mileage rates for journeys exceeding 3500 miles, health and wellbeing support packages and a range of internal and external training and learning opportunities.

Our Values and Inclusion

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care, We Listen and We Deliver. We welcome people from all backgrounds, especially those from under‑represented groups, and selection will be solely on merit.

Environmental and Social Sustainability

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan and encourages staff participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.