Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Fixed Term)
The closing date is 04 November 2025
Job summary
To provide leadership and strategic vision for particular workstreams as needed across the Harrogate & Rural and Hambledon & Richmondshire areas of Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT).
To take a lead in developing effective joined up working with our education partners in the Local Authority.
To review and develop care pathways with Principal SaLT to ensure most effective use of resources in the current climate of increasing referral rates.
To carry a specialist clinical caseload in Speech and Language Therapy within the department providing specialist advice and training to others.
To undertake audit as required.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
o To be responsible for a duty of care to children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication needs within nurseries and schools in Harrogate and Rural area and Hambledon and Richmondshire with SLCN needs.o To gather relevant complex information to inform assessment.o To administer specific recognised assessments.o To analyse the information to select the most appropriate assessment methods and environments.o To carry out specialist assessment with children and young people. To interpret assessment findings and write reports.o To communicate sensitive and complex information in written and verbal format.o To write and maintain up to date EHCPs for clients.o To write clear and evidence based care plans/targets for clients.o To provide second opinions when requiredo To support more junior staff clinically when required.
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.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
421-PSC-3412R
Job locations
F206-7 Child Development Centre, HDFT
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
F206-7 Child Development Centre, HDFT
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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