Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to provide input to inpatient wards across North Cumbria and related areas. The role offers flexibility in contracted hours (22.5–37.5 per week) and requires delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, share specialist knowledge, and support clinical supervision and leadership while travelling between

Qualifications

• Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC.
• Postgraduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism.
• CPD to Masters level equivalence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and treat communication and dysphagia needs.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Provide supervision and leadership within the SLT team as appropriate.
• Support service development and professional learning within the Trust.

Skills

SALT degree

HCPC registration

Masters CPD level

Education

Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

RiO data systems

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service, providing input to inpatient wards across North Cumbria.

We can offer flexibility in contracted hours for this role, with options between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week.

This post forms part of the Speech and Language Therapy Inpatient Team, which supports both working-age adult and older people's mental health wards across Cumbria, Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The team works with individuals presenting with complex cognitive and functional mental health needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions. They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

The base for this post is negotiable and could be the Carlton Clinic in Carlisle, North Cumbria or in the North East at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. If you chose to be based in the North East, you would be expected to travel and work into North Cumbria 3 days per week. Your travel time would be part of your working week and your travel costs could be reclaimed. There may also be the option of using a pool car for this travel.

Main duties of the job

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, service users, carers, and other professionals to provide integrated support for communication and dysphagia needs. This will include assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care and support local teams in providing effective and responsive therapy input.

The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions, and will have experience working with individuals with a range of complex communication needs and disabilities across a variety of settings and environments.

You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A key aspect of the role will involve sharing specialist speech and language therapy knowledge and skills with colleagues and wider stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and will provide clinical supervision, support, and leadership to other team members, as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

The Speech and Language Therapy Service within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.

You will become part of a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapists working within well-established multidisciplinary teams, all committed to delivering high-quality care. We actively support professional development and offer opportunities for all team members to contribute to service development and innovation.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, talented, and compassionate workforce, enabling us to meet the demands of the modern NHS both now and in the future. In return, we offer a supportive and dynamic working environment in which to build and develop your career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Regular support and supervision will be provided, and you will be expected to actively engage in supervision and continuing professional development processes. A comprehensive induction programme will be offered, along with ongoing access to clinical supervision, appraisal, and development reviews. These will support you in building the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the individuals in your care, and to contribute to the Trust's commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.

Advertising date : 20th August 2026

Closing date : 3rd September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses/CPD to Masters level equivalence
• Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism

Desirable criteria

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of leadership development, such as attendance at a recognised leadership course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Undertaking Joint Development Reviews
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff

Desirable criteria

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
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• Expert clinical supervision skills
• Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
• Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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