Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Community)
| Posting date: | 23 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25.00 to £32.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.00 - £32.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Scarborough , YO12 6QL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B0654-25-0018 |
Summary
To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within a community setting, working autonomously to manage a defined caseload and providing specialist advice and support to the wider multidisciplinary team. 2. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical To autonomously manage a specialist caseload of clients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills. To select, administer, and interpret appropriate formal and informal assessments to accurately diagnose and formulate individualised treatment plans. To plan, implement, and evaluate specialist therapy programmes, adapting methods to meet individual patient needs and changing clinical circumstances. To provide specialist advice, guidance, and second opinions to colleagues, other health professionals, and carers regarding the management of patients. To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, participating actively in case conferences, meetings, and care planning reviews. To provide education and training to patients, carers, and other professionals as required. To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient records in line with professional and Trust standards. Professional To be registered with and adhere to the professional standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). To participate in clinical supervision and the Trusts appraisal process. To undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and develop specialist knowledge and skills. 3. General Responsibilities To use a range of IT systems effectively for clinical records, data collection, and communication. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Confidentiality. To travel independently and efficiently between various community locations.