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Job title: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Communication and Interaction Team (Selective Mutism).

Employer: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (University Hospitals Tees).

Location: Hartlepool, Stockton and Darlington, County Durham, England.

Salary: Advertised at around £49,387–£56,515 per annum (NHS Band 7).

Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

Work arrangement: Hybrid and community-based, 15 hours per week (0.4 WTE).

Contract: Permanent.

Job overview:

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to lead its Communication and Interaction Team, specialising in selective mutism among children and young people. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical leadership, assessment and therapeutic interventions to improve communication and social interaction.

The role involves developing specialist services, supervising clinical staff and coordinating care across schools, nurseries, community clinics, patients’ homes and virtual platforms. The successful applicant will also promote evidence-based practice, improve service delivery and support better outcomes for children experiencing communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate specialist speech and language therapy services for children and young people with selective mutism.
• Assess communication difficulties, develop treatment plans and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to speech and language therapists and other team members.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes.
• Manage clinical caseloads, prioritise workloads and monitor treatment progress.
• Deliver services across schools, nurseries, community clinics, homes and virtual platforms.
• Support staff through clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Develop and implement service improvement strategies.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practices and maintain professional standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to clinical evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Recognised degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in paediatric speech and language therapy.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of selective mutism and communication disorders.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and treating children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Demonstrable clinical leadership, team management and supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage clinical caseloads, delegate responsibilities and coordinate workloads.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and service improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £49,387–£56,515 annually under NHS Band 7.
• Permanent position: Opportunity to secure a long-term clinical leadership role.
• Flexible working: Part-time arrangement of 15 hours weekly, with hybrid and community-based working options.
• Professional development: Access to clinical training, leadership development and learning opportunities.
• Career progression: Opportunity to establish and lead a specialist selective mutism service.
• Leadership experience: Scope to supervise therapists and collaborate with other clinical leads.
• Staff wellbeing: Access to organisational support and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive environment: Commitment to equality, diversity and professional development.