Job summary
Looking for a new challenge?
We are delighted to offer several opportunities for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist covering Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale areas.
We are friendly, supportive and committed to ongoing improvement. As part of this, we are undertaking several service improvements and transformations, making it a particularly exciting time to join us now as you'll be part of our ongoing advancements!
This role spans across diverse settings-- educational settings, clinics, and homes --managing a range of clinical presentations in speech, language and communication.
We're in search of an individual who demonstrates leadership traits and champions the needs of our patients. As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you'll manage a designated caseload with support from senior clinicians, providing supervision and training to colleagues. Your role here emphasises evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaboration across the multiple agencies and specialties required to support our children effectively.
Interviews will be held on the 23rd April 2026.
Main duties of the job
Specialised Assessment and Management: Conduct specialised speech and language therapy assessments and manage a specific group of patients within a defined clinical specialty.
Treatment for Complex Conditions: Assess, treat, and provide specialist advice for patients with complex conditions.
Autonomous Practice: Work independently, handling a caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological, and cognitive needs
Support and Training: Offer support, specialised advice, and training to junior staff and students
Resource and Information: Act as a resource within the department and provide specialised information and advice regarding patients in the clinical group.
Documentation and Service Improvement: Maintain records, contribute to business-related information for service development and priorities, initiate evidence-based audits and projects for clinical practice improvement.
Flexibility and Collaboration: Work flexibly within the department, respond to service needs, and support colleagues dealing with the patient group.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
About us
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of specialist area conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of specialist area conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to speciality
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
