Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work on our SLT bank which could include working across the Community SLT service (Harrogate or Northallerton) and/or acute inpatients at Harrogate District Hospital.

The community SLT team covers communication and swallowing patients in their own homes, care home settings and in outpatient clinics across Harrogate and Hambleton & Richmondshire. The acute SLT team cover the inpatients at Harrogate District Hospital, including adult neuro, critical care, surgery, elderly care and rehab.

We run weekly Videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics, we are an established and valued member of several MDTs (Stroke, MND, PD, ENT, Critical Care) We are a forward thinking and innovative team with a strong focus on well-being in the work place.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and treatment of adult patients with communication and swallowing needs in a hospital setting or in the community (including domiciliary visits)
Working closely within MDTs and with the wider SLT team
The post will enable you to continue to develop your specialist skills within a supportive team structure, with regular supervision
Providing support, supervision and training of junior SLTs and/or SLT assistants as required

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

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Term time hours

Reference number

421-PSC-3413C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached, or contact Helen Rant (Principal Adult SLT) helen.rant2@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached, or contact Helen Rant (Principal Adult SLT) helen.rant2@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

HCPC registration
Independent management of dysphagia
Experience of working with adult neuro patients

Desirable

Videofluoroscopy competence
Experience in progressive neuro conditions
Experience of working across both acute and community

Person Specification

Essential

HCPC registration
Independent management of dysphagia
Experience of working with adult neuro patients

Desirable

Videofluoroscopy competence
Experience in progressive neuro conditions
Experience of working across both acute and community

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

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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)