Speech and Language Therapist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term position within the community stroke rehabilitation team. This role offers opportunities for professional development supported by senior staff and is ideal for a registered therapist with a degree recognized by the RCSLT. Candidates with experience in dysphagia and communication rehabilitation are preferred. The post includes travel throughout the county and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with appropriate degree.
• Experience in dysphagia and stroke/neurological rehabilitation is desirable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessment and therapy to various patients.
• Supervise therapy students and contribute to teaching.
• Participate in in-service training and assessments.
• Ensure record-keeping and compliance with health policies.
• Attend staff meetings and management supervision.

Skills

Communication rehabilitation

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Negotiation

Education

Degree recognised by the RCSLT

Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 05 January 2026.

TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy is pleased to advertise a fixed‑term Speech and Language Therapy Band 5 post within the community stroke rehabilitation team and voice team. The post offers development opportunities and will be supported by senior staff to ensure the successful applicant develops competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards. The successful candidate will also benefit from the CDDFT Pre‑ceptorship programme.

We provide services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and from multiple community settings across County Durham and North East England.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based assessment and therapy to patients across all settings, including acute, rehab and community environments.
• Supervise speech and language therapy students and contribute to teaching programmes for community professionals.
• Provide clinical supervision, attend monthly staff meetings, management supervision and peer support groups.
• Participate in in‑service training, support the delivery of weekly SLT‑led VFSS/FEES and other assessments.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping, coding and compliance with health and safety policies.
• Carry out work in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and other statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Experience & Qualities

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree recognised by the RCSLT.
• Experience in dysphagia and communication rehabilitation within a stroke and/or neurological caseload is desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning skills for managing complex activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, training and empathy skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping current with clinical advances.
• Ability to travel independently county‑wide.

Special Requirements

• Able to travel independently county‑wide.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) and a Disclosure Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates as they are under‑represented in the profession.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro‑rate.