Specialist Speech

OverviewA Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Are you a skilled, resourceful and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of managing patients with complex dysphagia and communication impairments including ENT/voice disorders & critical care? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our existing Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. This role will be based at York hospital and will deliver care to patients across the trust. There will be a specific focus of supporting patients with ENT/voice disorders and acute inpatients on the surgical wards. The Surgical Adult Speech and Language Therapy team based at York Hospital is responsible for delivering care across all aspects of the patient journey (inpatients, outpatients and specialist services such as Head & Neck cancer). We have a weekly Speech and Language Therapy led Videofluoroscopy service and on the exciting journey of establishing a FEES service.ResponsibilitiesYou will demonstrate sound skills in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of adult communication and swallowing disorders, specifically related to ENT/Voice/Critical Care. You will liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, GPs and AHPs to provide holistic care to your patients as required. You will be well supported by the Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists as well as the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy. You will contribute to service development by taking an active role in leading on projects and supporting the Advanced Clinical Specialists with audits and research. You will also contribute to providing engaging student placements.You will have access to:weekly SLT-Led Videofluoroscopy clinicsa monthly joint voice clinicregular full team and smaller clinical team meetingsa comprehensive programme of supervision and supportYou will be able to transport yourself and your equipment independently across the region. Trust pool cars are available. You will need to be flexible with time and skills, in order to respond to the needs of the service.Team and SupportAdvanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapists, the Team Manager and the Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapy provide support. There is involvement in student placements and opportunities to contribute to audits and research.BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providersFor further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.NotesPlease note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values influence our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks — including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks — to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr