Location
Harrogate, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Rooted in care, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust puts people at the centre of everything they do. They serve a proud community with a focus on dignity, safety, and personalised care. With over 4,500 staff, they champion a supportive work environment, offering real pathways for personal and career growth. Whether on the frontline or behind the scenes, their team makes a lasting impact—every single day.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship – available to eligible applicants
- Supportive team culture – work alongside experienced SLTs
- CPD opportunities – regular access to structured development
- NHS pension scheme – future-focused and secure
- Varied caseloads – gain rich experience across wards and critical care
- Immediate start – start making a difference right away
Requirements
- GCSEs including English
- IT qualification
- Experience working with adults in care, education, or health support roles
- Proactive mindset and desire to learn
- Confident managing a caseload under supervision
- Strong communicator and team player
- Comfortable handling clinical admin and equipment cleaning
- Able to follow care plans and assessment protocols
Bonus if you have:
- NNEB/NVQ or relevant diploma
- Experience as a teaching assistant or care support worker
- Admin skills in a healthcare setting
Salary Details
This role starts at £26,530, rising to £29,114 based on experience and banding within NHS frameworks. It’s a full-time post with competitive NHS benefits.
About the Role
This is one of those UK job opportunities that mixes heart and skill. The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant role is right at the centre of patient care—working across Harrogate District Hospital, including critical care. You’ll support adults with communication and swallowing challenges, help deliver SLT treatment plans, and contribute to key procedures like videofluoroscopy and FEES. If you’re looking for immediate start jobs UK where your impact matters daily, this could be the one.
The team you’ll join is hands-on, collaborative, and always learning. There’s structure to grow, freedom to develop your caseload, and a focus on truly impactful work. The day-to-day? Never dull. From clinical admin to direct care, it’s an immersive experience that builds real-world skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out SLT treatment plans with independence and care
- Provide accurate feedback to SLTs on patient progress
- Support patients with swallowing and communication issues
- Work on acute wards and intensive care units
- Manage your own caseload under guidance
- Assist in FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics
- Clean and maintain clinical equipment
- Ensure stock is in date and available
- Support with clinical admin tasks as needed
- Respond flexibly to clinical demands across the SLT team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role involves regulated activity and is subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including disclosure of previous criminal convictions, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They believe diversity strengthens every team. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments through the recruitment process.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
- Contact: recruitment@hdft.nhs.uk
Reference Number
SLT-HDFT-APR25
How To Apply
Think this sounds like you? Apply now and help patients find their voice again.
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