Paediatric SLT Lead (Band 7) - Flexible Hours

Northumbria Group.; Shiremoor; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension

Lease car

Home electronics scheme

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7) to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) at Shiremoor Resource Centre. The post is permanent with a pro rata salary of £49,387–£56,515 per year.

The role focuses on paediatric speech, language and communication assessment and treatment, with opportunities to develop clinical leadership for children and young people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting less experienced SLTs.
• Experience developing and delivering training packages for teams or services.
• Experience in paediatric SLT, with complex communication needs and interagency working.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing, coordinating and evaluating service delivery for the caseload area.
• Involved in supervision of junior SLTs.
• Work with paediatric teams in homes, early years settings, schools and communities.
• Collaborate with health and education partners to ensure holistic care.
• Provide clinical supervision and contribute to regional quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervision experience

Training others

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

HCPC Registration / Licence to Practice

RCsLT membership

Specialist short courses up to Master’s degree

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7) to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) at Shiremoor Resource Centre. The post is permanent with a pro rata salary of £49,387–£56,515 per year.

The role focuses on paediatric speech, language and communication assessment and treatment, with opportunities to develop clinical leadership for children and young people with complex needs.