Speech and Language Therapist | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley seeks a dedicated Speech Therapist to lead the provision of speech therapy for adults with long-term neurological conditions. The role involves coordinating services, providing specialist assessment and therapy, and supporting other therapists. Ideal candidates will be registered Speech and Language Therapists at band 7 or seeking development in a band 6/7 role, with strong expertise in AAC and independent caseload management. Competitive job offers a supportive work environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Regular staff meetings and peer supervision groups

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with adults with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Ability to manage a busy clinical caseload effectively.
• Knowledge of national guidelines and policies related to speech therapy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate speech therapy provision for adults with long-term neurological conditions.
• Provide specialist assessment, therapy, and advice on swallowing and communication issues.
• Support and supervise SLT team members and students.

Skills

Experience with long-term neurological conditions

Independent caseload management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Registered Speech and Language Therapist at band 7 level or seeking development in a band 6/7 role

Tools

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Speech Therapy team to lead on speech therapy provision for adults with a long term neurological condition. We are looking to recruit an innovative, well organised and suitably experienced therapist with an interest in long term conditions into this exciting post.

You will coordinate the Speech Therapy service to adults with a long term neurological condition living in Stockton and Hartlepool and provide a highly specialist service to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties within this clinical area. You will also take the lead for patients open to the service who are requiring and using AAC within the Stockton and Hartlepool area. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build on leadership skills whilst maintaining a specialist clinical caseload. We would welcome applications from registered Speech and Language Therapists currently working at band 7 level, or who are looking for an opportunity to develop their specialist skills in a band 6/7 development role.

Responsibilities

You will demonstrate highly developed skills in working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from a long term neurological condition, with well-developed skills in independent caseload management, problem‑solving and decision making. The role will involve working with a busy clinical caseload, working as part of a team and as an independent practitioner.

You will provide support and supervision to other SLT team members and SLT students working with patients with long term conditions, and/or patients who are using a communication aid. There will be opportunity to link with the relevant wider MDT services that work locally.

You will take responsibility for coordinating the speech therapy provision to adults with a long term neurological condition in the Stockton and Hartlepool area. You will provide highly specialist assessment, therapy, and advice to adults with swallowing and communication difficulties resulting from a long term neurological condition. You will also be available to provide input within other clinical areas, for example cover within acute and community settings, as required within the team.

You will develop a highly specialist role in this area, including linking with wider, local MDT services, and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and assistants working in this clinical area. You will have a working knowledge of AAC and be able to coordinate the use of, and requests for specialist AAC within the team, and be able to provide supervision to SLTs in the team regarding this.

You will have an awareness of the national guidance and policies within this clinical area. You will be responsible for developing and monitoring the evidence-based pathway for long term neurological conditions, and will support other staff to manage clients effectively using evidence based practice. You will contribute to quality, service improvement and team development projects.

This role requires community working, and therefore the ability to travel between venues in a short timescale is essential.

Qualifications and Experience

Registered Speech and Language Therapist at band 7 level or seeking development in a band 6/7 role. Demonstrated experience with adults with long term neurological conditions, swallowing and communication difficulties, AAC and independent caseload management.

Benefits

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We recruit for values and Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.

Excellent speech and language therapy support is provided within the department, with regular staff meetings, peer supervision groups and a strong commitment to continued professional development. The Trust is keen to support research.

Contact & Application

We would welcome informal visits to find out more about us and the role. To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact Catherine Walker, Operational Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy on 01429 522471.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.