Specialist Speech & language therapist

Locala 0-19 Research & Innovation Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare service in South Kirklees is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their multidimensional team. The role emphasizes providing expert care in community settings, requiring collaborative skills and proficiency in managing complex patient needs. A motivating environment supports flexible working and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing neurological communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in community settings.
• Confidence in assessing and treating patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Work within the community stroke team and deliver expert patient care.
• Contribute to training and supervision of colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Role

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist in communication and dysphagia to join our team based in South Kirklees (Huddersfield District), working within the community stroke team & wider service.

Based in South Kirklees, the Locala Adult Speech and Language Therapy service provides comprehensive care for adults in a variety of community settings. We offer specialist triage, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment/discharge recommendations for adults with acquired communication difficulties, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties (EDS), and neurogenic voice problems. We utilize a hybrid approach of virtual and face-to-face care.

This role requires a motivated and innovative individual to work within this established service. It is vital that you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working within a community setting and delivering expert care to patients in their homes, care homes, or clinics is essential.

You should be confident in managing a caseload independently, assessing and treating patients with neurological communication and swallowing difficulties, including MND, Parkinson’s, stroke, MS, dementia, etc. As a Specialist SLT, you will also contribute to training, clinical supervision, and maintaining competencies of colleagues, supported by Clinical Leads and the Team Leader. Excellent communication, IT skills, and flexibility are essential.

If you are proactive, flexible, and motivated to develop within a dynamic service, we encourage you to apply.

Locala is committed to promoting a positive work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. Staff are provided with mobile technology.

This post is subject to a DBS check, and travel requirements must be fulfilled.

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction and probationary period
• Annual appraisal and supervision
• Flexible working opportunities
• Extensive learning and development resources

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Travel requirements must be met.

For more information about Locala, see our Thrive Strategy.

Refer to the Job description and Person specification for detailed information.

For further inquiries, contact:

Lisa Carder, Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist: [e-mail]

Theresa Dickinson, Team Leader: [e-mail]

Closing date: 30th June 2025

Interview date: 15 July 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.

About us

At Locala, we are part of the community, caring for generations within families and being part of the NHS family, delivering care with the same ethos.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join us. Our goal is to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, supporting individuality and inclusivity to deliver equitable, high-quality healthcare. We foster a sense of belonging through our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer, guaranteeing that disabled applicants meeting essential criteria will be invited for assessment.

Benefits

• Flexible working: We support work-life balance through flexible arrangements.
• Generous pension: Defined contribution scheme with matched contributions + 2%, up to 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Receive £500 each when a referred friend or family member joins on a substantive contract after starting their role.