Job summary
- Main area
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 453-25-7439852
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Undercliffe Health Care Centre
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/09/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
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 supervision
Closing Date: 15th September 2025
Proposed Interview date: W/C 29th September 2025
Main duties of the job
To 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.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We 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 > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants 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 Trust’s 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 specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
- RCSLT Registration
- SLT Degree/dip Qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to speak one or more locality languages
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post graduate RCSLT accredited training in Dysphagia
Desirable criteria
- • Post graduate training in neonates or children under the age of 1
- • Post graduate training and experience of complex airway issues e.g. tracheostomy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ruth Alderson
- Job title
- Clinical Lead-Children's Speech & Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07767755185
- Additional information
Rachel Sladen
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