Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 June 2026

We are delighted to offer several exciting opportunities for enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our service across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

We are a friendly, supportive team with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. This is an exciting time to join us, as we are currently leading a number of service improvements and transformation initiatives. Successful candidates will play an active role in shaping and developing our evolving services.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities and are passionate advocates for the needs of children, young people and their families. As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a designated caseload with support from senior clinicians, while also contributing to the supervision, support and training of colleagues.

If you are motivated, adaptable and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The role places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, innovation and collaborative working across the multiple agencies and specialties involved in supporting children effectively. You will work closely with families, education staff and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred care and contribute to ongoing service development.

These roles provide the opportunity to work across a variety of settings, including educational environments, clinics and family homes, supporting children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.

• Specialised Assessment and Management: Conduct specialised speech and language therapy assessments and manage a specific group of patients within a defined clinical specialty.
• Treatment for Complex Conditions: Assess, treat, and provide specialist advice for patients with complex conditions.
• Autonomous Practice: Work independently, handling a caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
• Support and Training: Offer support, specialised advice, and training to junior staff and students.
• Resource and Information: Act as a resource within the department and provide specialised information and advice regarding patients in the clinical group.
• Documentation and Service Improvement: Maintain records, contribute to business-related information for service development and priorities, initiate evidence-based audits and projects for clinical practice improvement.
• Flexibility and Collaboration: Work flexibly within the department, respond to service needs, and support colleagues dealing with the patient group.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Trust Information Pack:

We 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 dependants.
• 27 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 with 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.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Transport requirements - The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

Full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please 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 Trust

Across 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 play into 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: .

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.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

• HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Evidence of relevant CPD activities
• Evidence of recognised post graduate training within specialist area

• Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of specialist area conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area

• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
• Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to speciality

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust