Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work in a community-based setting, providing compassionate care while supporting colleagues and enhancing your expertise in dysphagia management. You will engage with health and social care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. With generous annual leave and NHS discounts, this position not only promises professional growth but also a rewarding work-life balance. If you are passionate about improving lives through effective communication strategies, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount access

Qualifications

• Experience in adult speech and language therapy, preferably in a community setting.
• Ability to form networks with health and social care teams.

Responsibilities

• Join the Speech and Swallowing Team for a 12-month fixed-term role.
• Provide support to band 5 Speech and Language Therapists.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Patient-Focused Care

Education

Postgraduate Competencies in Dysphagia

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Speech and Swallowing Team in Leeds for a 12-month fixed-term / secondment to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a versatile, innovative individual with experience in adult speech and language therapy, preferably in a community setting.

The successful candidate will have fully completed postgraduate competencies in dysphagia, enabling independent management. You may have supervising and mentoring experience as the post will include providing support to band 5 Speech and Language Therapists within the team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with a proven ability to form networks with both health and social care teams. You will be able to deliver compassionate, patient-focused care with a strong reference to the clinical evidence base. The successful candidate will be eager to develop their knowledge in specific clinical areas to improve practice and to strengthen the team's response to need.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

For further details, please contact Dorothy Wilson, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Team Manager, at [e-mail] or by Tel: [phone].

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, working in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, with a focus on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our recent CQC evaluation, we were rated 'Good', with our Adult Services rated 'Outstanding' for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of benefits at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or with a relevant work visa. Please consider whether you meet these eligibility criteria before applying.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Speech and Swallowing Team in Leeds for a 12-month fixed-term / secondment to cover maternity leave.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the person specification and job description in the supporting documents section.
• Please refer to the person specification and job description in the supporting documents section.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.