Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced Learning Disability team? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our Community Learning Disability Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis (27 hours per week). This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while working with adults with learning disabilities across a range of communication & dysphagia needs. You will be supported by experienced Speech & Language Therapists & work closely within a multidisciplinary team including Community Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Support Workers & Psychiatrists. The successful candidate will: Hold a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. Have successfully completed their RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) competencies (or equivalent preceptorship requirements). Have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, either through employment, placements or relevant clinical experience. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, families and partner agencies. Be committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and evidence-based practice. Be keen to further develop specialist knowledge and skills in learning disability and dysphagia practice. Main duties of the job Experience in dysphagia assessment and management is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be supported to develop competencies relevant to the role through clinical supervision, mentoring and continuing professional development opportunities. Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting staff development through comprehensive clinical supervision, appraisal, personal development planning and access to a wide range of learning opportunities. The successful candidate will join a welcoming and innovative team with strong professional links across Leeds, providing excellent opportunities for ongoing professional and career development. Please note: This is a community-based role and the postholder must hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Please reference this in your application. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 173-53126-LDS-A Job locations St Mary’s Hospital Leeds LS12 3QE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Our service provides specialist assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities in Leeds who present with communication and/or swallowing difficulties that cannot be met by mainstream services. As a Speech and Language Therapist within the Community Learning Disability Team, you will manage a designated caseload and work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and professionals to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care. You will join a highly supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists and be supported to further develop your clinical skills in communication and dysphagia assessment and intervention, working closely alongside experienced colleagues within the wider multidisciplinary team. Regular opportunities are available for clinical supervision, peer support, practice development and shared learning. The s