Speech & language Therapist in Huddersfield

Speech & Language Therapist – Band 5
Salary: £32,073 – £39,043. Working hours: up to 37.5 hours, minimum 22.5 hours per week. Fixed Term – 12 months.
Responsibilities
Join our team as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Community Rehabilitation Services. The role involves providing comprehensive care for adults in a variety of community settings across North and South Kirklees. Locala SLT team provide specialist triage, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and discharge recommendations for adults with a range of acquired communication difficulties and neurogenic voice problems. Care is delivered via a hybrid approach (virtual telephone & video, and direct patient care).
Provide excellent clinical, management and peer supervision, attend regular team meetings and pursue continuing professional development. Support newly qualified SLT to complete RCSLT competencies and promote learning and development of identified clinical and professional skills.
Work within an established, innovative and friendly team, collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary community rehabilitation services to develop and share skills.
Undergo a 6‑month probationary period and meet travel requirements.
Contact
For further details: Ruth McKinnon, Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – – Lisa Carder, Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist – .
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification (links removed).
Please note: this position may be subject to DBS check.
About Us & Benefits
Locala is part of the NHS family, values diversity and inclusion, and invites applicants from all backgrounds. “Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer” – disabled applicants meeting all essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to assessment.
Benefits include:
Flexible working – support for good work‑life balance and flexible arrangements.
Generous pension – defined contribution scheme with matched contribution plus 2% up to max 8%.
Refer a Friend Scheme – both parties can receive a reward of £500 each after successfully starting the role.
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