Job summary
Closing Date: 21.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.07.25
The postholder will participate in the YAIS multi-disciplinary team including the line management of the rehabilitation team which consists of Rehabilitation support workers, Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers of the Deaf who work with children and adults.
The role also includes supporting a caseload of babies, children and young people with severe to profound hearing loss from initial referral for cochlear implant assessment through to subsequent rehabilitation within Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the main duties of the role job.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the responsibilities of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description documentation for a detailed list of the responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Speech & Language Therapist
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of line management
- Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired babies and children, of different age groups from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness
Desirable
- Experience of research and / or service development
- Experience in the teaching / training of others
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate, effectively influence, manage conflict, remain calm.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure or in difficult and uncertain situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding
- Excellent organisational skills. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly
- Ability to work and cope with unpredictable situations
- Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management strategies and skills
- Evidence of ongoing training and development
- Evidence of working as reliable team member
Desirable
- Evidence of providing training for others
- Evidence of knowledge and training in cochlear implantation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists OR A degree with a Diploma in Education and Certificate in Education of the Deaf
- HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
- Postgraduate training / qualification in leadership/management
Desirable
other
Essential
- Must hold full driving licence and access to vehicle
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Speech & Language Therapist
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of line management
- Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired babies and children, of different age groups from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness
Desirable
- Experience of research and / or service development
- Experience in the teaching / training of others
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate, effectively influence, manage conflict, remain calm.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure or in difficult and uncertain situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding
- Excellent organisational skills. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly
- Ability to work and cope with unpredictable situations
- Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management strategies and skills
- Evidence of ongoing training and development
- Evidence of working as reliable team member
Desirable
- Evidence of providing training for others
- Evidence of knowledge and training in cochlear implantation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists OR A degree with a Diploma in Education and Certificate in Education of the Deaf
- HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
- Postgraduate training / qualification in leadership/management
Desirable
other
Essential
- Must hold full driving licence and access to vehicle
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.
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).
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.
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).
