Speech & Language Therapist - Outpatients & Community

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in York is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The role involves working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills and be flexible to meet service needs. Competitive benefits and supportive work culture are provided.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive learning opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with complex dysphagia.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility in skills and time to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care across all aspects of the patient journey.
• Conduct assessments and provide therapy for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Contribute to service development and support advanced clinical specialists.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Videofluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.

Responsibilities

• The Medical adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients, community and specialist services such as Stroke).
• You will be working with a varied caseload, including progressive neurology, frailty, dementia, respiratory, and other aetiologies. Work will be mixed across community visits and our specialist outpatient clinic space. The role will be based at York Hospital and will deliver input to patients in their own homes by providing assessment, differential diagnosis and management/therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service.
• Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
• You will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders in a community setting.
• You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients.
• 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 contribute to service development by taking an active role in leading on projects and supporting the Advanced Clinical Specialists with audits and research. You will also contribute to providing engaging student placements.
• You will have access to:
• • weekly SLT-Led Videofluoroscopy clinics
• • regular full team and smaller clinical team meetings
• • a comprehensive programme of supervision and support

Requirements

• You will have a full driving license and 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 work at times.

Benefits

• Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
• 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 fordependants
• • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• • Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
• • A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• • Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Please note: 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 areadvised to submityou 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 fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part ofseekingto 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.

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This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025