Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to apply advanced clinical expertise in managing complex communication and swallowing presentations. You will support clinical decision-making, review management plans, and contribute to improvements in pathways and service quality.

You will mentor staff, supervise students, deliver specialist training, and promote evidence-based practice within the Speech and Language Therapy team, helping to sustain high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise for complex communication and swallowing presentations.
• Formulate and review management strategies, including treatment and risk considerations.
• Support colleagues with evidence-based guidance on communication and swallowing management.

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

To apply advanced clinical expertise when managing complex communication and swallowing presentations, using specialist knowledge to support clinical decision-making and optimise patient outcomes. To formulate and review individualised management strategies, including treatment recommendations, risk considerations, and onward care planning based on comprehensive clinical evaluation. To provide specialist advice on complex cases, supporting colleagues across professional groups with evidence-based recommendations and guidance on communication and swallowing management. To contribute to clinical leadership by supporting service improvements, mentoring less experienced staff, and promoting effective working practices within the Speech and Language Therapy team. To support the development and review of clinical pathways, protocols, audits, and evidence-based initiatives to enhance service quality and professional standards. To facilitate learning and professional development by supervising students and support staff, delivering specialist training, and maintaining expertise through ongoing development activities..