Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.