Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Bank

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in York is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders, providing care across various settings including inpatient and outpatient services. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have relevant experience in handling complex clinical conditions. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged, and the team is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Experience managing a range of conditions in clinical settings.
• Ability to manage complex clinical presentations and work with other professionals.
• Delivery of relevant audit/research projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adult communication and swallowing disorders.
• Liaise with families, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide holistic patient care and support.

Skills

Managing patients with complex dysphagia

Communication impairments treatment

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Holistic patient care

Education

HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Post graduate training in specialist area

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Bank

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments in the surgery speciality (this includes ENT/Voice, acute inpatients inc. critical care and Head and Neck cancer)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Surgical Speech and Language Therapy Bank Team. This role will be based at York hospital and will deliver care to patients across the Trust. There are shifts available across the week to support delivery of both inpatient and outpatient services.

The Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients and specialist services such as Head & Neck cancer). We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service and are in the process of establishing a FEES service.

If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out if you have any questions or need further details. Thank you for considering joining our team.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders, specifically related to Head & Neck/ENT/Voice.

You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients as required.

You will be well supported by the Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, as well as the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy.

You will be able to transport yourself and your equipment independently across the region. Trust pool cars are available.

You will need to be flexible with time and skills, in order to respond to the needs of the service. This may involve some acute inpatient/community work at times.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Evidence of relevant CPD activities
• Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area

Experience and knowledge required

• Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
• Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
• Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
• Delivery of relevant audit/research projects
• Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

• Flexible & adaptable
• Ability to work as a team
• Demonstrates professional demeanour at all times

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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