Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS

  • Bradford
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Specialist SaLT in Paediatric dysphagia, to join our friendly, innovative and supportive Children's team in Bradford, a vibrant multicultural city.This post will provide the opportunity to work within the Children's team providing support to our Paediatric population and their families from newborns to 18-year-olds with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. There is opportunity to work with colleagues within the wider multidisciplinary team.You will join a team of dedicated Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Support Workers who are passionate about meeting the needs of our population.The Speech and Language Therapy service provides a supportive network of generalist, specialist and highly specialist therapists working in a wide range of clinical areas, and there are excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and clinical supervisionClosing Date: 15th September 2025Proposed Interview date: W/C 29th September 2025Main duties of the jobTo work effectively as part of an established paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, to provide assessment, therapy, advice and support to our paediatric population and their families from newborn -18 who have specific needs in relation to their eating, drinking and swallowing.To assess, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment.To manage a caseload of complex cases within paediatric dysphagia.To offer specialist clinical advice/training/support to SLT colleagues and other professionals in paediatric dysphagia.About usEverything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for
3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number453-25-7439852Job locationsUndercliffe Health Care Centre17 Lowther StreetBradfordBD2 4RAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Overview Continued-We will be interviewing for various options at this specialist band 6 level:-Specialist SaLT post for Children's Speech and Language Therapy:This will be working in nurseries and schools in Bradford to support communication.-Mixed specialist post-with a paediatric dysphagia component : We are particularly interested to hear from therapists who have completed post-graduate training in dysphagia. We also welcome applicants interested in developing in this area, we will support you through your dysphagia competencies.- Stammering - we have sessions available for specialist Speech and Language Therapists with experience supporting people who stammer.Please indication on your application which option(s) you prefer.Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Overview Continued-We will be interviewing for various options at this specialist band 6 level:-Specialist SaLT post for Children's Speech and Language Therapy:This will be working in nurseries and schools in Bradford to support communication.-Mixed specialist post-with a paediatric dysphagia component : We are particularly interested to hear from therapists who have completed post-graduate training in dysphagia. We also welcome applicants interested in developing in this area, we will support you through your dysphagia competencies.- Stammering - we have sessions available for specialist Speech and Language Therapists with experience supporting people who stammer.Please indication on your application which option(s) you prefer.Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
  • RCSLT Registration
  • SLT Degree/dip Qualification
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the clinical specialism
  • In-depth Knowledge and evidence of multi professional/multi agency working
  • Ability to mentor SLT New Graduate, SLT Generalist and Clinical Support Workers
  • Able to work independently for most general cases with support for complex clinical cases specialism
  • In-depth Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
  • Ability to speak one or more locality languages
ExperienceEssential
  • In depth experience of working with a range of paediatric eating and drinking difficulties age 0 -18
  • Experience of working in a Multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience supporting pre-grad SLT students, clinical support workers and junior colleagues
  • Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
  • Experience of working in a variety of health, social, educational and residential settings
  • Experience of working effectively with Bilingual Assistants and Interpreters
QualificationsEssential
  • Post graduate RCSLT accredited training in Dysphagia
Desirable
  • oPost graduate training in neonates or children under the age of 1
  • oPost graduate training and experience of complex airway issues e.g. tracheostomy
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
  • RCSLT Registration
  • SLT Degree/dip Qualification
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the clinical specialism
  • In-depth Knowledge and evidence of multi professional/multi agency working
  • Ability to mentor SLT New Graduate, SLT Generalist and Clinical Support Workers
  • Able to work independently for most general cases with support for complex clinical cases specialism
  • In-depth Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
  • Ability to speak one or more locality languages
ExperienceEssential
  • In depth experience of working with a range of paediatric eating and drinking difficulties age 0 -18
  • Experience of working in a Multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience supporting pre-grad SLT students, clinical support workers and junior colleagues
  • Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
  • Experience of working in a variety of health, social, educational and residential settings
  • Experience of working effectively with Bilingual Assistants and Interpreters
QualificationsEssential
  • Post graduate RCSLT accredited training in Dysphagia
Desirable
  • oPost graduate training in neonates or children under the age of 1
  • oPost graduate training and experience of complex airway issues e.g. tracheostomy

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