Job Description

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. The successful applicant will be the lead for Paediatric dysphagia, advising on clinical issues relating to the planning and organisation of children's Speech & Language Therapy Services in this specialism. You will manage a small team of Speech & Language Therapists/Support workers,, providing support to our paediatric population and their families from newborns to 18 year olds, with eating and drinking difficulties.



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 and be 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- 4th June 2025



Shortlisting- 6th June 2025



Interview- 19th June 2025



This post will be subject to confirmation and refinement on appointment



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 be the lead on clinical issues relating to the planning and organisation of Speech & Language Therapy Services in this specialism, including the development of care protocols and policy in conjunction with the Team Managers and Service Manager. This includes the identification of service priorities and the initiation of clinical developments/policy.



To offer highly specialist clinical advice/training/support to SLT colleagues and other professionals in paediatric dysphagia.



To line manage individuals within the Speech and Language Therapy Service and contribute to the effective delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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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.



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 Trust's 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.