Job summary
Closing Date: 28.07.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 29.07.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.08.26 (May Change)

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient department at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a fixed term (12 month) maternity cover post. The service covers all adult acute wards including Stroke, Neurology, Critical care, Respiratory, Surgical and medical admissions. The inpatient service now also includes the Macmillan Head and Neck cancer team. We benefit from positive working relationships with all members of the MDT including our joint-videofluoroscopy clinics as well as an established FEES service.

Main duties of the job
To deliver in this role, you will have significant experience in working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Skills in videofluoroscopy, FEES and tracheostomy management are desirable. You will also have experience of operational management duties including supervision of newly qualified speech and language therapists, students as well as assistants. As this is a fixed term post we are looking for an experienced clinician who can continue to support the instrumental clinics as well as supervision and training to the wider team.

We are looking for a team member who is a team player with a 'can do' approach and dedicated to providing high quality care to patients as well as committed to their own development. We have a strong focus on service and clinical development and all our team members are supported to upskill in order to develop specialist roles.

We are a well-established, supportive and friendly team with staff wellbeing at the forefront of team development. This is achieved through a strong pastoral care approach to management. As part of the service, you will benefit from peer support and clinical supervision within the wider inpatient team.

For more details regarding this role, contact Principal SLT, Rukkiya Ghani on 07984 634 327 or rukkiya.ghani@bthft.nhs.uk

We welcome conversations to discuss the role and visits to the department prior to applying.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 389-26-8133003
Job locations: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Significant post graduate experience including recent experience in the NHS
• Experience of providing teaching/ clinical supervision
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and general management of a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication disorders.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of student placement educator
• High level of knowledge and experience delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence
• Experience of operational management duties

Skills
Essential

• Competent in core areas and specialist SALT practice
• The ability to prioritise a demanding caseload with non-clinical work demands and delegate duties to others.
• Management skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to manage own time/ workload

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and experience in contributing to departmental/service/national audits
• Up to date knowledge relating to dysphagia management
• Attendance on external postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist field
• Evidence of specialist CPD
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with Certificate to Practice recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Post Graduate Dysphagia qualification
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educator Training
• Videofluoroscopy and FEES competencies
• Involvement in a Clinical Excellence Network.

Other requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal SLT & Acute Service Lead
Rukkiya Ghani
rukkiya.ghani@bthft.nhs.uk
01274366870