• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well established experience working with a community caseload of patients (including neurology, ENT and voice) to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This role is based in the Northallerton Community SLT Team (based at Friarage Hospital) and will involve domiciliary and care home visits, as well as outpatient clinics and telehealth.

  The Northallerton Adult SLT Community Team work in collaboration with the Harrogate District Hospital Adult SLT Team. 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, Band 5's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills. You will also gain exposure and access to our instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for community patients with communications and swallowing disorders within the Hambleton and District area.

  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 community multidisciplinary teams to maximize the rehabilitation potential of patients. To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.

  About us

  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 November 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

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

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  421-PSC-3454A

  Job locations

  Friarage Hospital

  Northallerton

  DL6 1JG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Rant on helen.rant2@nhs.net.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Rant on helen.rant2@nhs.net.

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC
  • At least 2 years' experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist incorporating Adults with Acquired Disorders
  • Independent management of dysphagia
  • Experience of working within a variety of settings e.g. Hospital and Community Care settings

  Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT
  • Videofluoroscopy Training
  • Experience in Progressive Neurological Conditions
  • Experience of designing resources and delivering training

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC
  • At least 2 years' experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist incorporating Adults with Acquired Disorders
  • Independent management of dysphagia
  • Experience of working within a variety of settings e.g. Hospital and Community Care settings

  Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT
  • Videofluoroscopy Training
  • Experience in Progressive Neurological Conditions
  • Experience of designing resources and delivering training

  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

  Friarage Hospital

  Northallerton

  DL6 1JG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Friarage Hospital

  Northallerton

  DL6 1JG

  
  

  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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