Speech and Language Therapist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join its Head and Neck team in York. The role involves delivering specialist assessment and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties related to head and neck conditions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC, and experience in a relevant setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Current registration with HCPC and membership of RCSLT.
• Experience working with adults with complex swallowing and communication needs.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience in head and neck caseload management is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment.
• Provide expert input for patients with voice and swallowing needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain clinical records and contribute to documentation.
• Participate in patient education and training.
• Support junior staff and students, promoting evidence-based practice.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Current registration with HCPC

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with head and neck disorders.
• Provide expert input for patients with voice, swallowing, and communication needs, including those undergoing cancer treatment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including ENT, oncology, dietetics, and nursing staff to deliver coordinated and effective care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to documentation, audit, and service evaluation in line with NHS and HCPC standards.
• Participate in patient and carer education, providing advice and training on communication and swallowing management.
• Support junior staff and students as appropriate, promoting evidence-based practice within the service.

You’ll be an empathetic and confident Speech and Language Therapist with a strong clinical background in adult communication and swallowing disorders. Experience within head and neck services or oncology settings is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the HCPC and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with adults with complex swallowing and communication needs.
• Previous NHS experience (essential).
• Experience in head and neck caseload management (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join its Head and Neck team in York. This locum position offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties related to head and neck conditions.