Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Newcastle University; Hexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University collaborates on a Speech and Language Therapy post in Northumberland. The role offers clinical supervision, peer support, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement through regional networks and services.

The post involves ward-based intervention in rural Northumberland, with time in community settings, travel to other hospital sites, and home visits. Close links with the university and regional clinical leads enhance professional development.

Job description

We can offer you a highly rewarding post which includes clinical supervision regular team meetings, peer supervision, clinical focus groups and the opportunity to attend Regional Clinical Excellence Networks. Annual Appraisal In-service training Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement work and innovations Close links with Newcastle University and other regional services including RCAS (Regional Communication Aid Service) Close working with Clinical Leads, Highly Specialist SLT's in dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, AAC and stammering, innovation, audit and caseload management. The post holder will work in our rural communities in Northumberland providing ward-based intervention alongside time into community settings. Due to the geography of Northumberland, the successful candidate will need to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post including offering home visits and travelling to other hospital sites. Essential Criteria, Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience in the management of acquired swallowing and communication conditions car driver