Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Acute

Join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy team to work with acute inpatients and outpatients and develop specialist skills in managing patients with dysphonia and more complex dysphagia presentations, including head and neck cancer. You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team. We provide specialist clinics, including Joint Voice Disorders, Hoarse Voice Assessment, SLT-led nasendoscopy, FEES, and videofluoroscopy. Inclusive and committed CPD opportunities, with a focus on evidence-based practice, audit, research and staff well-being.

Award-winning service, having received two awards for Staff Well-being and Quality Improvement. High patient satisfaction, with an I Want Great Care score of 4.76/5. High staff satisfaction.

The post holder will work as part of the inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team, providing assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of acute specialties—Acute Medical Unit, Critical Care, Frailty, Dementia, ENT, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Respiratory. The role also includes managing an outpatient caseload, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in voice disorders, dysphagia and head and neck cancer, including working as part of the wider multidisciplinary head and neck service.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of responsive, patient-centred services. The successful candidate will play an active role in education and training by providing teaching to the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting Speech and Language Therapy students and assistant practitioners, and contributing to the clinical development of the wider SLT service through audit, supervision and ongoing professional development.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way.

We support flexible working. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement if it works for the service.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups, including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Opportunities for role development and Band 6 leadership training, active involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives, close links with the Stroke Team, ENT, Radiology, Nutrition, Dietetics and other key services. A supportive environment that values transparency and encourages staff engagement in service delivery and decision-making.

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers