Closing date: 02 August 2026

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x fulltime Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) to join the Adult Speech and Swallowing Service within Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our service delivers responsive, person-centred care to adults with communication and swallowing needs across Leeds. You will work in a wide range of settings including patients homes, care homes and community clinics, supporting individuals with diverse communication and dysphagia needs.

You will be joining a welcoming and experienced team with strong professional links across the wider healthcare system. We work closely with colleagues in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, specialist community services, dietitians, community matrons, specialist nurses and neurology teams, ensuring integrated care for patients.

Leeds Community Healthcare has a strong reputation for being a supportive organisation with a values-driven culture focused on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds.

We are seeking a motivated, versatile, and innovative Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in adult services, ideally within a community setting.

The successful candidate will have completed post-graduate competencies in dysphagia and be confident in independently managing a varied caseload.

Main Duties of the Job
This role includes supporting the development of Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, so experience in supervising and mentoring colleagues is essential.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary health and social care teams.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, underpinned by a strong clinical evidence base.

You will be proactive in developing your clinical knowledge and skills, contributing to service improvement and strengthening the teams ability to meet local needs.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VPC4130D27
Job locations: Woodhouse Health Centre, Cambridge Road, Leeds, LS6 2SF, United Kingdom

Job Description
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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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: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Woodhouse Health Centre, Cambridge Road, Leeds, LS6 2SF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter: Chloe Stead
Email: c.stead1@nhs.net