Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health Team

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bradford Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist in the Inpatient Mental Health Team.  This post is for 33.75 hours per week.

We are also very happy to consider a Band 5 to 6 development  opportunity to welcome any clinicians who would like to develop skills and competencies within Inpatient  Mental Health SLT services.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists already working elsewhere in our Adult Community and Mental Health Team. The post holder will benefit from:

• Robust supervision opportunities
• Appraisal programme
• Active encouragement to access CPD and an excellent in house offering for soft skills courses

The post will also be supported by a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and  Language Therapist, Principal Speech and Language Therapist and the AHP lead.

The successful applicant will work across inpatient services in Bradford and Keighley to provide speech, language, communication and eating and drinking assessment and intervention to adults with mental ill health.

Main duties of the job

To work effectively as part of the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the adult mental health and forensic inpatient services across Bradford and Airedale by ensuring both communication and dysphagia pathways are developed and followed by all staff.

Training and clinical supervision is provided, and standards of service provision are set, monitored, and maintained.

This role will promote good communication standards so that people who use the service, their families and carers are involved in decisions about their care.

To manage a caseload of both routine and complex cases

Closing Date: 5th June 2026 Shortlisting Date:  9th June 2026  Interview Date: 17th/18th June 2026 (subject to change)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

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 Trust’s 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.