Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 04 June 2025
Job summary
To provide Speech and Language Therapy services to children with speech, language and communication needs and their families within Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (Harrogate and Rural and Hambledon and Richmondshire areas).
Post holders could be based at either Northallerton Child Development Centre or Hambleton Wing, Northallerton bases.
Main duties of the job
The post holder independently provides a comprehensive clinical service for ages 0-19 with Speech, Language and Communication needs within the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust footprint.
Caseload management is carried out independently.
Close liaison is maintained with education, health and social care professionals to provide integrated and relevant care packages.
To provide training, direct and indirect support to families, nurseries, schools, and health professionals.
The post holder is a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team within HDFT. This includes providing supervision to Speech and Language Therapy Assistants as necessary.
To have extensive knowledge of all types of speech, language and communication disorders across a wide age range (0-19).
To assess clients and work directly and indirectly to deliver Speech and Language Therapy treatment programmes.
To carry out assessment as appropriate and make differential diagnosis.
To provide appropriate intervention / treatment and evaluate outcomes.
To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / clients with communication difficulties (e.g. with carers and teachers).
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
To produce reports / targets regarding patients needs and summarising proposed care plans.
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.
Details
Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
421-PSC-3043R
Job locations
Northallerton Child Development Centre
24 Brompton Road
Northallerton
DL6 1EA
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northallerton Child Development Centre
24 Brompton Road
Northallerton
DL6 1EA
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Lead, Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
Wendy Brotherton
07770733187
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