Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (1.0 wte) to lead the School Age Communication and Interaction Team. The role requires HCPC registration and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, with responsibilities across schools, hospitals and community settings.

You will work in a forward-looking team within Tees Valley, supporting children and young people to reach their full potential while leading others and coordinating

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and licensed to practise.
• Experience leading SLT services for children and young people.
• Evidence of caseload management and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the SLT service for school age children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Deliver across settings including schools, hospitals, clinics, homes and virtual platforms.
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based practice and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

HCPC registration

Communication

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC licence to practise

Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

Employer North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hartlepool, Stockton and Darlington Town Hartlepool, Stockton and Darlington Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist:Communication and Interaction Team (School Age). 1.0 wte

Join us in making a difference!

Shape Bright Futures - Your Skills, Their Voice

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team in the beautiful Tees Valley.

We're looking for a lead therapist who:

Is HCPC registered

Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people

Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Has a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Please Note: There is some flexibility in relation to the base for this post.

Why the Tees Valley?

Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions

Stunning Surroundings: From the breathtaking North York Moors and coastal walks at Saltburn and Redcar to the vibrant centres like Middlesbrough and Darlington

Great Connectivity: Easy access to Newcastle, York and Leeds, plus excellent transport links

Family Friendly: Outstanding schools, parks, and cultural attractions make this a fantastic place to settle

Main duties of the job

You'll work within a supportive, forward thinking team, leading and coordinating the service to school age children & young people with neurodevelopmental needs and associated communication difficulties. You will work in a range of settings including:

• Schools and nurseries
• Hospitals and community clinics
• Homes and through virtual platforms

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for information about main responsibilities.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communication
• Knowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area.
• Evidence of leadership skills including: personal time management & organisation; successful & effective caseload management; successful & effective supervision/leading other clinical staff

Qualifications and Training

• Degree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge

Experience

• Relevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist area
• Substantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people’s speech & language therapy
• Considerable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team members

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.