Speech and Language Therapist

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This role offers a unique opportunity for new graduates to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. With a focus on staff well-being, flexible working opportunities, and professional development, you will be part of a team that values compassionate leadership and collective engagement. Enjoy living in a vibrant community with a rich history and excellent quality of life while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Extensive health and well-being programs

Flexible working opportunities

Generous leave and pension schemes

Professional development training programs

On-site nursery places

Savings schemes via salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent required.
• HCPC Licence to Practice is mandatory for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Collaborate with professionals to maximize patient potential.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate Leadership

Driving License

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

HCPC Licence to Practice

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Membership

Job description

Employer: Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT
Employer type: NHS
Site: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Town: Cramlington
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 17/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 5

Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Join an organisation voted the best acute and combined trust in the country (NHS Staff Survey 2022). We support our staff and focus on staff experience as much as patient care. Enjoy living in an area with clean air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, excellent schools, and rich history. This is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare and the Northumbria Way!

What the Northumbria Way offers

• Extensive staff health and well-being programs, including access to our Wellbeing Hub
• Support through Staff Network groups
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous leave and pension schemes
• Lease car and home electronics schemes (criteria apply)
• Professional development via training programs
• On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice
• Savings schemes via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank

We are proud to be rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We serve over 500,000 people across Northumberland and North Tyneside through hospitals, community venues, and homes. Our facilities include a specialist emergency care hospital, general hospitals, and community hospitals. We also lead in innovation with initiatives like the Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub and our Community Promise, impacting health, education, employment, and the economy.

If Northumbria Healthcare feels like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website for the latest updates.

Note: Our recruitment processes may be affected by the use of Third Party AI, which could lead to application withdrawal if it compromises integrity.

Job overview

We seek enthusiastic, qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Note: We may close this vacancy early once enough suitable applications are received.

Main duties

Assess and treat adults with various conditions such as stroke, dementia, neurological, and respiratory issues. This role is suitable for new graduates seeking adult therapy experience. It is part of our Band 5 rotation scheme, offering diverse clinical exposure.

Working for us

Our organization manages three major hospitals and multiple community clinics across a large geographical area. We lead in healthcare innovation and quality, including the opening of the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Enjoy living in an area with excellent quality of life, rich history, and vibrant communities. Read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before applying.

Job responsibilities

Develop and enhance communication, swallowing, and feeding skills through direct intervention, collaboration, and liaison with other professionals and carers to maximize patient potential and societal participation.

Model compassionate leadership to foster a culture of collective leadership within the trust, demonstrating engagement, empowerment, coaching, and teamwork.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists membership
• Degree qualification or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Knowledge of assessment tools, policies, therapeutic interventions, clinical governance, and record keeping
• Understanding of other professionals’ roles

Skills

• Valid driving licence and ability to use a personal or leased vehicle for work

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including BAME, LGBT+, and disabled candidates. We are committed to inclusion and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Additional pre-employment checks apply, and applicants must pay for their DBS check if required. Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before applying.