• Job Description

  Req#: C9421-25-0380?language=en&page=719&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well established dysphagia and voice skills to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a temporary post (12 months) to cover maternity leave, with potential for permanent hours long-term. This is a mixed role which will involve working at Harrogate Hospital covering acute wards, and covering outpatient voice clinics.

  We pride ourselves on being an innovative and encouraging team with a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development and service development at every level. Supported by a team of Band 8, Band 7, Band 6's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills working across adult inpatient wards and voice outpatient settings with an adult caseload. You will also gain exposure and access to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for inpatients and outpatients within the Harrogate and District area. The role will involve ward cover and voice outpatient clinics.

  The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience of working with both dysphagia, communication and voice patients across a variety of settings.

  To work as part of inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams to maximize the rehabilitation potential of patients. To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.

  About us

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

  At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

  We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

  Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  421-PSC-3019C

  Job locations

  Harrogate District Hospital

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Shortlisting criteria

  Essential

  • SLT qualification and HCPC registration
  • Independent management of dysphagia
  • Experience of working across both acute and community adult caseloads

  Desirable

  • Experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing
  • Experience working with a voice caseload
  • Experience of supervising students or junior members of staff

  Person Specification

  Shortlisting criteria

  Essential

  • SLT qualification and HCPC registration
  • Independent management of dysphagia
  • Experience of working across both acute and community adult caseloads

  Desirable

  • Experience of instrumental assessment of swallowing
  • Experience working with a voice caseload
  • Experience of supervising students or junior members of staff

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Harrogate District Hospital

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Harrogate District Hospital

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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