Advanced Speech and Language Therapist (Development Role Band 6-7) with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
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About the Position
Are you a motivated Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for working in voice and dysphagia? Are you looking for a development opportunity with clear support, supervision and a tailored progression plan? If so, we would love to hear from you. City Health Care Partnership CIC is offering an exciting Band 6-7 development role to help develop and lead the community voice service within our Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into an advanced clinical position with mentorship, structured competency development and advanced training.
Company Overview
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Role Details
Our team works across Hull and East Yorkshire providing adult speech and language therapy across a number of community settings including community inpatient units, clinics, specialist multi disciplinary stroke services, a regular community videofluoroscopy clinic, and domiciliary visits. This role includes working across multiple sites, patient homes, and community settings. You will be well supported by senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties and external clinical voice supervision will be provided to support you whilst developing your band 7 competencies.
Key Responsibilities
As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist (Development Role), you will:
- Provide specialist assessment and intervention to adults with complex voice, communication and swallowing needs.
- Manage a diverse caseload, triage referrals and deliver evidence based therapy using advanced clinical reasoning.
- Support the community videofluoroscopy service
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines, supported by supervisors and the wider MDT.
- Contribute specialist advice to colleagues, patients and external agencies.
- Support and co ordinate day to day operations within your clinical area.
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit.
- Provide clinical supervision, training and mentorship to junior staff, assistants and students.
- Engage in professional networking regionally and nationally.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must possess a Degree/ Postgraduate qualification leading to licence to practice. You must also have current Full RCSLT membership including completion of NQP competencies and current HCPC registration. Additionally, you need a post graduate Dysphagia qualification and/or evidence of competence at the specialist/ enhanced level on the RCSLT Dysphagia competencies. Finally, we require sound postgraduate experience working with a voice caseload and evidence of completing some voice specialist training such as Voice Fit to Practice or Introductory courses to voice therapy.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, having postgraduate dysphagia qualifications and/or evidence of competence at the highly specialist/Advanced level on the RCSLT dysphagia competencies would be advantageous. This may include completion of courses/competencies related to videofluoroscopy or FEES assessments. Significant post graduate training within specialist area of voice, including completion of recognised post graduate training in courses specific to voice clinical area such as Accent method, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused therapy, laryngeal manipulation, PhoRTE, or LSVT would also be beneficial.
Required Knowledge
You must demonstrate a full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area. Additionally, you need a full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area and specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area. Evidence of undertaking audits/survey and basic IT skills are also essential requirements for this position.
Desirable Knowledge
An advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area would be highly valued. Membership of a specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally demonstrates professional commitment. Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to your area of work would also be beneficial in this role.
Essential Experience
You must have evidence of sound post-registration professional practice and evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care. Experience of multi-agency/professional working and experience of case load management within specialist service area are essential requirements. Additionally, you need evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation and evidence of supporting students on placements and supervision of junior colleagues such as assistants or newly qualified staff.
Desirable Experience
Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held, including independent caseload management and ability to prioritise and triage referrals would be advantageous. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area to advanced level, such as Masters/post-graduate diploma and equivalent knowledge/experiential learning/experience would strengthen your application. Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development is also desirable.
Benefits and Support
CHCP offers a supportive working environment where you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP. Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Working Environment
Our team provides adult speech and language therapy across various community settings including community inpatient units, clinics, specialist multi-disciplinary stroke services, a regular community videofluoroscopy clinic, and domiciliary visits. You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple sites, patient homes, and community settings, providing diverse clinical experiences and professional growth opportunities.
Professional Development
This development role offers structured competency development and advanced training to help you grow into an advanced clinical position. You’ll receive mentorship from senior staff with advanced clinical knowledge in areas of dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties. External clinical voice supervision will be provided to support you whilst developing your band 7 competencies.
Salary and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, paid on the Agenda for Change pay scheme. The role is permanent and full-time, offering stability and opportunities for career progression within our organization.
Location
The position is based at Highlands Health Centre located at Lothian Way, Hull, HU7 5DD. This location provides excellent access to transportation and amenities. Hull is a vibrant city with a rich maritime heritage and offers an excellent quality of life with affordable housing and good schools.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For international candidates requiring sponsorship, please verify eligibility with the employer. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
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. All candidates must be willing to undergo this check as part of the pre-employment process.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. This typically includes registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist. Overseas candidates should ensure their qualifications are recognized by the HCPC before applying.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For international applicants requiring sponsorship, we recommend verifying your eligibility with the employer before submitting your application. Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and criminal record certificates as applicable. For questions about the job, contact Anna Ray (Professional Lead & Operations Manager) at annaray@nhs.net or phone 01482303669.
Additional Information
City Health Care Partnership CIC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The closing date for applications is 03 June 2026. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.chcpcic.org/.