Paediatric SLT — Flexible, Collaborative Community Role

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Shiremoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based caseload support

Clinical supervision

Preceptorship & CPD

Mentorship & development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly team, delivering SLT services to children and young people across multiple settings. The post emphasizes evidence-based practice, supervision, and CPD to support professional development.

Key requirements include a recognised SLT degree, HCPC registration, and a driving license. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with full-time hours and flexible working patterns within the trust’s

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Car driver

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the speech, language and communication skills of children and young people in given locations, through support and intervention, liaison and joint working with other staff and parents/carers and across agencies, to maximise their potential and enable their maximum participation and inclusion in society.
• We have a nationally recognised track record of innovation and clinical excellence. Teams are encouraged to explore new ways of implementing evidence into practice. Close links are maintained with Newcastle University and Therapists have full access to library and R&D facilities within Northumbria Healthcare.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly team, delivering SLT services to children and young people across multiple settings. The post emphasizes evidence-based practice, supervision, and CPD to support professional development.

Key requirements include a recognised SLT degree, HCPC registration, and a driving license. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with full-time hours and flexible working patterns within the trust’s