Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Speech & Language Therapist Complex Needs

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy Team in Specialist Children's Services is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist.

This post is a permanent role. The successful applicant will be the Complex Needs Clinical Lead for Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy.

The post holder will benefit from close working relationships within the Speech and Language Therapy team as well as multi-disciplinary relationships as part of a wider integrated Specialist Children's Service.

There will be a requirement to have a recognised Dysphagia qualification and access to own transport.

Main duties of the job

To independently manage and provide a highly specialist SLT service for children and young people with complex needs within the Harrogate locality of HDFT. The children are aged 0 to 19 years and attend special school as well as mainstream schools and nurseries in the area.
To provide consultancy / advisory service to SaLT therapy staff within Specialist Children's Services regarding complex needs and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
To provide highly specialist training to other professionals relating to communication.
To allocate clients, design therapy programmes and provide clinical support and supervision to Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioners and SaLT's.
To establish and maintain the quality of the paediatric SLT service through working towards best practice and developing clinical governance alongside the Principal SLT.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3065S

Job locations

Northallerton Child Development Centre, HDFT

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the job description and person specification attached.

For further information please contact Wendy Brotherton on wendybrotherton@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the job description and person specification attached.

For further information please contact Wendy Brotherton on wendybrotherton@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy Degree [or equivalent]
HCPC registration
Dysphagia post graduate qualification
Driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

A broad clinical experience within specified client groups - Management of children with complex communication disorders and dysphagia
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
System One

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy Degree [or equivalent]
HCPC registration
Dysphagia post graduate qualification
Driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

A broad clinical experience within specified client groups - Management of children with complex communication disorders and dysphagia
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
System One

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northallerton Child Development Centre, HDFT

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northallerton Child Development Centre, HDFT

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)