Highly Specialist S&L Therapist - Pediatric Dysphagia
Job Description
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 7, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in paediatric dysphagia, to join our friendly, innovative and supportive Children's team in Bradford, a vibrant multicultural city, working on Staff Bank. You will provide support to our paediatric population and their families from newborns to 18 year olds, with eating and drinking difficulties. You will provide support to less experienced colleagues.
You will join a team of dedicated Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Support Workers who are passionate about meeting the needs of our population andbe supported by a Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Manager .
The Speech and Language Therapy service provides a supportive network of generalist, specialist and highly specialist therapists working in a wide range of clinical areas, and there are excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and clinical supervision
Closing date- 18th June 2026
Shortlisting- 23rd June 2026
Interview- W/C 6th July 2026
This post will be subject to confirmation and refinement on appointment
Main duties of the job
To provide Highly Specialist assessment, therapy, advice and support to infants, children and young people with dysphagia within the Bradford District Care Trust area and some external tertiary networks
To manage a caseload of highly complex cases, including infants, children and young people who present with complex dysphagia.
To offer highly specialist clinical advice/training/support to SLT colleagues and other professionals in paediatric dysphagia.
To contribute to the effective delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy Service.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 Trusts 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Speech and Language Therapist with Health Professionals Council
- Registered with RCSLT
- SLT Degree/dip Qualification
- Postgraduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with infants, children and young people with complex dysphagia
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
- Evidence of training others e.g. parents, support staff, professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with dysphagia in acute settings
Training
Essential
- Maintenance of Clinical competencies in line with HCPC standards
- oCompletion of training courses, study days and self-directed learning relevant to the clinical specialism
Desirable
- Post graduate training in neonates or children under the age of 1
- Post graduate training and experience of complex airway issues e.g. tracheosotomy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Undercliffe Health Centre
Lowther Street
Bradford
BD2 4RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)
