Prinicipal Adult SLT - Dysphagia & Instrumental
The closing date is 28 August 2025
Job summary
As an experienced and autonomous practitioner, the post holder will be providing a highly specialist adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service for acute and community clients across the localities of Harrogate & Rural district and Hambleton & Richmondshire districts, with complex swallowing needs. The role includes providing consultative specialist advice, training and support for SLTs working in the field of dysphagia and the training, overseeing and evaluation of instrumental services including videofluroscopy & Fibre-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Service.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of the triumvirate team (Adult SLT Principal, SLT Harrogate Team lead and Service Manager) leading and managing the adult SLT service within the Planned, Surgical & Children's Care directorate. The triumvirate will be responsible and accountable for quality, performance and financial delivery for all elements of their service.
The post holder will demonstrate and champion the core values of Harrogate and District NHS foundation trust:
Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
As such the post holder is expected to:
Support their triumvirate in developing and improving their services to be safe, effective and efficient.
Be accountable for the sustained delivery of key operational service standards, and be responsible and accountable for delivering financial budgets.
Develop capacity and business planning models for the services.
Have responsibility for developing the culture within their Services, making it a great place to work.
Have responsibility to improve the quality and safety of their services. In addition, it is expected that in fulfilling a leadership role you will be proactive in promoting and using the Harrogate Quality Improvement Model
Ensure that risk is properly managed within their services, using appropriate risk assessments and taking appropriate steps to mitigate these risks.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
421-PSC-3237C
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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