Job summary
The Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides support to adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across the Bradford district. The service works closely with referral partners and other Allied Health Professionals across the district to maximise our therapeutic impact.
You will work as part of the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy team under the direction of the Team Leader. You will be expected to function as an autonomous clinician, taking responsibility for the planning and management of your own caseload and interventions. You will be expected to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from (e.g.) stroke, brain injury, progressive neurological diagnoses and voice disorders.
You will deliver services via a range of modalities including telehealth, community clinics, home visits and visits to care homes. You will evidence a high level of problem solving, reasoning skills and independence of judgement, using evidence based/person centred principles. You will also provide peer support and clinical supervision to other members of the team.
Please see service website for further information:
Speech and Language Therapy - adults - Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Closing- 29th June 2025
Shortlisting- 1st July 2025
Interview- W/C 7th July 2025
Main duties of the job
To work effectively as part of the Community Neuro Team to provideassessment, therapy, advice and support to Adults with acquired andprogressive Neurological Conditions who have specific needs in relation to their communication and Swallowing
To work in both community and community Hospital settings, managing a caseload of both routine and complex cases.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
- Registered with RCSLT
- SLT Degree/dip Qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the clinical specialism
- In-depth Knowledge and evidence of multi professional/multi agency working
- Ability to mentor SLT New Graduate, SLT Generalist and Clinical Support Workers
- Able to work independently for most general cases with support for complex clinical cases specialism
- In-depth Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological disorders
- Experience supporting pre-grad SLT students, clinical support workers and junior colleagues
- Experience of working in a Multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of health, social, educational and residential settings
- Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
- Registered with RCSLT
- SLT Degree/dip Qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the clinical specialism
- In-depth Knowledge and evidence of multi professional/multi agency working
- Ability to mentor SLT New Graduate, SLT Generalist and Clinical Support Workers
- Able to work independently for most general cases with support for complex clinical cases specialism
- In-depth Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological disorders
- Experience supporting pre-grad SLT students, clinical support workers and junior colleagues
- Experience of working in a Multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of health, social, educational and residential settings
- Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
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).
