Job Description

Closing Date:

16 November 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:

commencing 17 November 2025



Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24 November 2025



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic , motivated and dynamic Qualified Speech and Language Therapist or Teacher of the Deaf to join our regional Cochlear Implant Service which is based at the purpose built Listening for Life Centre.



The role will encompass working as part of the MDT in the assessment and management of children being assessed and post Cochlea Implantation.



The post holder will be responsible for providing assessment of communication and linguistic skills of babies and children with severe/profound hearing loss both pre and post cochlear implantation. The post will also involve therapy intervention for these patients.



The post would be suitable for someone with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience



Support and training will be provided in order to gain experience and knowledge in the areas of childhood hearing impairment and cochlea implants.



The post holder will participate in the YAIS CI multi-disciplinary team.



The post holder will be responsible for providing assessment of communication and linguistic skills of babies and children with severe/profound hearing loss both pre and post cochlear implantation. The post will also involve therapy intervention for these patients. It is a specialist role working within national and locally established policies, quality standards and codes of practice, both independently and as part of a team.



Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:



We value people



We are one team



We care



We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.



Please see the job description for a detailed list of the primary duties and areas of responsibility of the post.