Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Shiremoor; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in England is looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This part-time position focuses on developing communication skills in children and young people, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should possess a recognised degree, relevant healthcare licenses, and experience with complex communication needs. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as leadership capabilities. Great opportunity for passionate therapists seeking to enhance their skills while making a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients with a range of more complex communication needs.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve speech, language, and communication skills.
• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Participate in research in the specialist area.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

High level interpersonal skills

Experience with children and young people

Leadership ability

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification

Health Professions Council Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 02 October 2025

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join Northumbria Healthcare's dynamic and friendly team of Community Paediatric Therapists. This permanent Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position (part time 0.6wte) is aimed at more experienced Therapists who are interested in further developing specialist level skills in their work with children and young people.

There is also an expectation that you foster leadership ability and work to support the localities\' structure and teams, deputising for senior staff as required.

This role will appeal to innovative Therapists who are committed to delivering the highest quality service for children and young people with a broad range of speech, language and communication needs. They will be passionate about improving the quality of evidence-based practice.

Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential along with high level interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively participate at a broader level across the service and within a multi-agency context.

Main duties of the job

To 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 within society.

Specifically, to:

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat own specialised caseload of patients/clients and maintain associated records.
• Participate in research in the specialist area.
• Advise and provide clinical support to other therapists/staff on SLT issues.
• Supervise the work of assistants/volunteers and others working with the post holder.
• Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of other more junior staff and may be required to facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review.
• Take full SLT student placements, contributing to their assessment and examination.
• To be accountable for own professional actions

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn\'t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read \'applicant guidance notes\' before submitting your application.

Job responsibilities

We can offer:

• A robust team-based approach to caseload management and the highest quality service provision
• A well-established network of support, clinical supervision and mentorship
• A personal approach to induction and continued professional development
• Collaborative working with a team of highly skilled, dedicated team of Assistant Speech and Language Therapists
• Successful partnership working with colleagues in Health, Education and Childrens Services

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.

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Health Professions Council Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience

Experience of multi-agency working across Education and/or Childrens Services

Experience of working with clients with a range of more complex communication needs

Relevant post registration learning/experience in area/s of clinical specialismParticipation in quality improvement initiativesEvidence of emerging leadership ability

The post holder will be required to work at sites across the Trust.

The post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registrations

• 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
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting others eg students and assistants.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools

Other Requirment

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata per annum