# Speech and Language Therapist- Community Neurology Team > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-community-neurology-team/ea336be2-e8bd-4888-95c4-c73733968399 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-community-neurology-team/ea336be2-e8bd-4888-95c4-c73733968399.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Harrogate - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 18 months (Fixed term contract will end January 31st 2028 (Approximately 18months depending on start date)) - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 26.25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T10:43:44.038Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/Harrogate/Harrogate_District_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8012471 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8012471?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hdft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. 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.  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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and  Person specification. If you have any questions please contact Helen Rant on \[email protected\] ## Job Details 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. 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. The role will involve outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person specification. If you have any questions please contact Helen Rant on \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Essential/ desirable **Essential** - 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 - Car driver **Desirable** - Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - Post graduate dysphagia training - Experience of delivering a range of adult speech and language therapy interventions. - Experience of working with a community neurology caseload. ## Documents - [jd - 421-psc-3881c (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298164) - [trust policies and procedures (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298163) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.