At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
“We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.”
Speech and Language Therapist - Community Neurology Team
Band 5
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part-time, Flexible working) Job ref: 421-PSC-1841R Site: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Town: Harrogate Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and encouraging team with a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development and service development at every level. We offer excellent clinical and professional supervision and dysphagia training can be provided. This post is based at Harrogate District Hospital within the small but specialist Community Neurology team. Supported by a team of Band 7, Band 6's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills working within a community neurology caseload. You will gain exposure and access to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES. The role will involve outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for community neurology patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs within the Harrogate and District area. The role will involve outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits. The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience of working with both dysphagia and communication patients as a result of both progressive and non-progressive neurological disorders. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximize the rehabilitation potential of patients. To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification. If you have any questions please contact Helen Rant on helen.rant2@nhs.net. Person specification
Speech and Language Therapy graduate with membership of HCPC. Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions at undergraduate/post graduate level. Experience of MDT working. Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Experience of delivering a range of adult speech and language therapy interventions. Experience of working with a community neurology caseload. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Helen Rant Job title: Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead Email address: helen.rant2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553352 Additional information: Pippa Wiseman (Community Neurology SLT Team Lead) philippa.wiseman1@nhs.net 01423 553352
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Band 5
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part-time, Flexible working) Job ref: 421-PSC-1841R Site: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Town: Harrogate Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We pride ourselves on being an innovative and encouraging team with a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development and service development at every level. We offer excellent clinical and professional supervision and dysphagia training can be provided. This post is based at Harrogate District Hospital within the small but specialist Community Neurology team. Supported by a team of Band 7, Band 6's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills working within a community neurology caseload. You will gain exposure and access to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES. The role will involve outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical service for community neurology patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs within the Harrogate and District area. The role will involve outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits. The successful candidate will have knowledge, skills and experience of working with both dysphagia and communication patients as a result of both progressive and non-progressive neurological disorders. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximize the rehabilitation potential of patients. To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification. If you have any questions please contact Helen Rant on helen.rant2@nhs.net. Person specification
Speech and Language Therapy graduate with membership of HCPC. Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions at undergraduate/post graduate level. Experience of MDT working. Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Experience of delivering a range of adult speech and language therapy interventions. Experience of working with a community neurology caseload. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Helen Rant Job title: Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead Email address: helen.rant2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553352 Additional information: Pippa Wiseman (Community Neurology SLT Team Lead) philippa.wiseman1@nhs.net 01423 553352
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