Speech and Language Therapist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Speech and Language Therapists to deliver high-quality services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This rotational band 5 position is ideal for new graduates and offers experience in various settings. Candidates will assist in patient assessments, provide intervention, and promote communication skills. Join a supportive environment known for innovation and quality across several hospitals and clinics in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with adult patients preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment and treatment of patients, including stroke and dementia.
• Provide direct intervention and liaise with other staff.
• Promote full participation in society for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assessment of patients

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) to join our committed team. This role involves delivering high‑quality services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across Northumberland and North Tyneside.

The position is part of a band 5 rotation scheme offering experience in a variety of settings and client groups. It is suitable for new graduates seeking experience in adult work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment and treatment of patients on your caseload, including those with stroke, dementia, neurological and respiratory conditions.

• Work with clients presenting with a range of acquired aetiologies, providing direct intervention, liaison, and joint working with other staff and carers.

• Help maximise communication and swallowing skills, reduce risk and enable full participation in society.

Professional Leadership

• Model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others.

• Use coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement.

• Facilitate team working and collaboration within teams/departments and across organisational boundaries.

Benefits

Northumbria Healthcare manages 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. The trust is known for innovation and quality, including the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Our organisation is committed to staff experience and offers a supportive environment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.