Lead Pediatric SLT for Complex Needs

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Backworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an innovative Speech and Language Therapist to enhance children's speech, language and communication services across paediatric teams, schools, and community settings. The role involves leading development, coordinating and evaluating service delivery and supervising junior SLTs to maintain high standards.

You will work with multi‑agency teams to support children with complex needs, including autism and cerebral palsy, and help families

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of complex communication difficulties including autism, cerebral palsy and severe learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead role for developing, coordinating and evaluating service delivery within the caseload area.
• Supervise junior SLTs and provide professional development.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency teams across health and education to plan holistic care.
• Support families to embed communication strategies in daily practice.

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an innovative Speech and Language Therapist to enhance children's speech, language and communication services across paediatric teams, schools, and community settings. The role involves leading development, coordinating and evaluating service delivery and supervising junior SLTs to maintain high standards.

You will work with multi‑agency teams to support children with complex needs, including autism and cerebral palsy, and help families