Overview
In this role you will deliver highly specialist SLT services to children and young people with stammering across Tees Valley. You’ll join a forward-thinking, supportive team and have opportunities for group-based work and MDT collaboration. The post supports ongoing CPD and flexible working, with a focus on evidence-based practice and impactful care planning. This is a development-friendly opportunity within an NHS Trust committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- development opportunities
- inclusive and supportive workplace
- health and wellbeing initiatives
- staff benefits
- opportunities for professional growth
Responsibilities
- Deliver highly specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis and intervention for complex stammering cases
- Provide specialist advice and training to SLTs, other professionals and agencies
- Develop and implement care protocols and programmes in collaboration with parents, carers, education staff and MDT
- Manage complex caseloads and coordinate onward referrals as needed
- Involve clients and families in care planning and prioritisation
- Support group-based approaches and work across diverse settings (schools, clinics, homes, virtual)
Key requirements
- HCPC registered
- Significant post-qualification experience with children and young people in SLT
- Current UK professional registration
- Licence to practise as an SLT as approved by the RCSLT
- Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge
- strong communication
- teamwork and collaboration
- commitment to evidence-based practice
- highly specialist assessment and interventions for stammering
- case management and discharge planning
- development of care protocols and programmes
Highly Specialist SLT in Hartlepool employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
