Speech and Language Therapist

Integrated Care System; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is hiring a Speech and Language Therapist for a permanent role based in Stockton-on-Tees. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a community setting, working with diverse neurological caseloads. The successful candidate will require a Speech & Language Therapy Degree and must be registered with the Health Professionals Council. The role includes delivering therapy, supervising students, and participating in training programs.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings

In-Service Training

Well-resourced department

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health Professionals Council.
• Post-basic dysphagia and communication rehab skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to patients across settings.
• Supervise speech and language therapy students.
• Participate in teaching and training community professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Speech & Language Therapy Degree

Job description

Go back County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Team CDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased toadvertise an exciting Speech and Language Therapy permanent post which includesa number of development opportunities in the community based at SedgefieldCommunity Hospital within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy team.The permanent Band 5 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that thesuccessful applicant develops a broad range of dysphagia and communication competenciesthat meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards. Thesuccessful candidate will also benefit from additional support as part of CDDFTPreceptorship programme.

The successful County Durham and Darlington NHSFoundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England,serving a population of around 600,000 people.We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success

Main duties of the job

Weare looking for a well-organised therapist who would like to develop post-basicdysphagia and commnication rehab skillswith an interesting neurlogical caseload in a wide range of communitysettings including nursing homes, residential homes, domicillary visiting andout-patients as part of our community service team. The successful candidatewill hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with theHealth Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professionaldevelopment. We will provide professional development opportunities to enablecareer development and support completion of NQP competencies. Applicationsfrom both existing B5 staff and NQP's about to qualify would be welcome.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportiveteam of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinionsand ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment andtherapy to patients across all settings.You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well ascontribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of communityprofessionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post thatincludes:

Clinicalsupervision

Monthlystaff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups

In-ServiceTraining

Well-resourced department with up to date technology

Goodaccess to communication aids/ ipads and apps

Mobile-workinglaptop and mobile phone

ProfessionalLead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

WeeklySLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good ITaccess

If successful you will be required to undertake a CRBcheck. A copy of the Code of Practice isavailable on request.

Please note this position requires a Disclosure BarringService check (DBS) formerly

To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the jobreference number

IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BEABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUSEMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect,Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Fulldetails of these are available on the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity and actively promote equal opportunities.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to allapplicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume thattheir application has been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Qualifications

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.

Experience

Special Requirements

• Able to travel independently countywide

Statutory Registration

• Health Professionals Council License to Practice

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata