Job summary
Closing Date: 16 November 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17 November 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic , motivated and dynamic Qualified Speech and Language Therapist or Teacher of the Deaf to join our regional Cochlear Implant Service which is based at the purpose built Listening for Life Centre.
The role will encompass working as part of the MDT in the assessment and management of children being assessed and post Cochlea Implantation.
The post holder will be responsible for providing assessment of communication and linguistic skills of babies and children with severe/profound hearing loss both pre and post cochlear implantation. The post will also involve therapy intervention for these patients.
The post would be suitable for someone with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience
Support and training will be provided in order to gain experience and knowledge in the areas of childhood hearing impairment and cochlea implants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the YAIS CI multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for providing assessment of communication and linguistic skills of babies and children with severe/profound hearing loss both pre and post cochlear implantation. The post will also involve therapy intervention for these patients. It is a specialist role working within national and locally established policies, quality standards and codes of practice, both independently and as part of a team.
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 for a detailed list of the primary duties and areas of responsibility of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for a detailed list of the primary duties and areas of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Qualified Speech & Language Therapist/TOD
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience as a TOD or SLT working with hearing impaired paediatric clients
- Cochlear implant experience
- Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired children from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness
- Experience of research and/or service development
- Experience in the teaching/training of others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational skills, including management and prioritisation of own workload
- Able to work as part of a team, and confidently with staff at all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of ongoing training/CPD
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge relating to 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 the Education of the Deaf
- HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and attend home visits. ** A driving licence is preferred but reasonable adjustments will be made.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Qualified Speech & Language Therapist/TOD
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience as a TOD or SLT working with hearing impaired paediatric clients
- Cochlear implant experience
- Experience of working with deaf/hearing impaired children from a range of backgrounds, who may have complex needs additional to their deafness
- Experience of research and/or service development
- Experience in the teaching/training of others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent IT and presentation skills including PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational skills, including management and prioritisation of own workload
- Able to work as part of a team, and confidently with staff at all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of ongoing training/CPD
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge relating to 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 the Education of the Deaf
- HCPC Registration OR Registration with the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and attend home visits. ** A driving licence is preferred but reasonable adjustments will be made.
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).
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.
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).
