Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work with adults with learning disabilities across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The role involves developing specialist clinical skills in communication and dysphagia, managing a varied caseload, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, implement person-centred care plans, and undertake dysphagia assessments. The position offers robust supervision and is ideal for a therapist looking to specialise in learning disabilities.
Essential criteria
- Current registration with HCPC and RCSLT
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, (e.g. NHS 10 Year Plan, Transforming Care)
- Degree or Diploma plus relevant skills, knowledge, training and experience (e.g. intensive interaction, AAC, dysphagia, assessment)
Desirable criteria
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, (e.g. NHS 10 Year Plan, Transforming Care)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) e.g. developing specialist interests
- Evidence of post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Skills and Competencies
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Current registration with HCPC and RCSLT
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, (e.g. NHS 10 Year Plan, Transforming Care)
- Degree or Diploma plus relevant skills, knowledge, training and experience (e.g. intensive interaction, AAC, dysphagia, assessment)
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, (e.g. NHS 10 Year Plan, Transforming Care)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) e.g. developing specialist interests
- Evidence of post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Skills and Competencies
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
- Good time management skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 11d
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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our welcoming and supportive team, working with adults with learning disabilities across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
This community-based role offers the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills in both communication and dysphagia, supporting individuals to achieve safer swallowing, improved communication, and greater independence in their everyday lives.
You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, working both autonomously and as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
You will be supported through a robust supervision structure, including regular clinical supervision from an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, as well as peer support within a well-established team.
This is a rare Band 5 opportunity within our service and is ideal for a therapist looking to develop specialist skills in learning disabilities within a values-driven organisation committed to Caring, Learning, and Growing.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who present with communication and/or dysphagia needs.
- Develop and implemen
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