Job overview
Closing Date: 28.07.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 29.07.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.08.26 (May Change)
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient department at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a fixed term (12 month) maternity cover post. The service covers all adult acute wards including Stroke, Neurology, Critical care, Respiratory, Surgical and medical admissions. The inpatient service now also includes the Macmillan Head and Neck cancer team. We benefit from positive working relationships with all members of the MDT including our joint-videofluoroscopy clinics as well as an established FEES service.
Main duties of the job
To deliver in this role, you will have significant experience in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Skills in videofluoroscopy, FEES and tracheostomy management are desirable. You will also have experience of operational management duties including supervision of newly qualified speech and language therapists, students as well as assistants. As this is a fixed term post we are looking for an experienced clinician who can continue to support the instrumental clinics as well as supervision and training to the wider team.
We are looking for a team member who is a team player with a ‘can do’ approach and dedicated to providing high quality care to patients as well as committed to their own development. We have a strong focus on service and clinical development and all our team members are supported to upskill in order to develop specialist roles.
We are a well-established, supportive and friendly team with staff wellbeing at the forefront of team development. This is achieved through a strong pastoral care approach to management. As part of the service, you will benefit from peer support and clinical supervision within the wider inpatient team.
For more details regarding this role, contact Principal SLT, Rukkiya Ghani on 07984 634 327 or [email protected]
We welcome conversations to discuss the role and visits to the department prior to applying.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Competent in core areas and specialist SALT practice
- The ability to prioritise a demanding caseload with non-clinical work demands and delegate duties to others.
- Management skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to manage own time/ workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in contributing to departmental/service/national audits
- Up to date knowledge relating to dysphagia management
- Attendance on external postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist field
- Evidence of specialist CPD
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience including recent experience in the NHS
- Experience of providing teaching/ clinical supervision
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and general management of a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication disorders.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of student placement educator
- High level of knowledge and experience delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence
- Experience of operational management duties
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educator Training
- Videofluoroscopy and FEES competencies
- Involvement in a Clinical Excellence Network.
other reuirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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This advert is for Highly Specialist S & L Therapist - Acute Inpatients, 12 months with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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