Job summaryHighly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: Stammering Team 0.6 wteJoin us in making a difference!"Shape Bright Futures - Your Skills, Their Voice"Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? We're looking for an enthusiastic Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Tees Valley team.
We're looking for a therapist who: Is HCPC registeredIs passionate about improving outcomes for children and young peopleHas strong communication and teamwork skillsHas a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learningWhy the Tees Valley?
Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many UK regionsStunning
Surroundings: From the breath taking North York Moors and coastal walks at Saltburn and Redcar to the vibrant centres like Middlesbrough and DarlingtonGreat Connectivity: Easy access to Newcastle, York and Leeds, plus excellent transport linksFamily
Friendly: Outstanding schools, parks, and cultural attractions make this a fantastic place to settlePlease
Note: There is some flexibility in the base for this post and flexible working arrangements can be considered.
This post could be offered as a development opportunity.
There are currently opportunities in other clinical areas which may interest a therapist who would like a full time post.
Please contact us if you would like more information about any of the above.
Main duties of the jobYou'll work within a supportive, forward thinking team, delivering a highly specialist speech & language therapy service to children and young people across the Tees Valley.
There will be opportunities to implement group based approaches, working alongside other specialist therapists.
You will work in a range of settings including: Schools and nurseriesCommunity clinicsHomes and through virtual platformsThe service is also committed to supporting team members to access internal and external CPD opportunities.
About usSouth 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.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
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 support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
DetailsDate posted01 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
49,387 to 56,515 a year
pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number345-CSU1-8237708Job locationsTees ValleyHartlepool, Stockton, DarlingtonTS19 8PEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy to the caseload, including highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to complex disorders of communication where stammering is the primary need.
To provide highly specialist clinical advice and training to speech and language therapy staff, other professionals and agencies working with the caseload.
Generate appropriate strategies to manage an individual highly specialist caseload including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
Develop and implement highly specialist care protocols and programmes of care and treatment, to meet the needs of clients in conjunction with their parents, carers, education staff and other members of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team (MDT).Independently manage and/or negotiate the management of complex cases with others e.g. onward referral to other highly specialist clinicians or other specialist support agencies or consultants as appropriate.
Ensure clients/families are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.
See attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy to the caseload, including highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to complex disorders of communication where stammering is the primary need.
To provide highly specialist clinical advice and training to speech and language therapy staff, other professionals and agencies working with the caseload.
Generate appropriate strategies to manage an individual highly specialist caseload including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
Develop and implement highly specialist care protocols and programmes of care and treatment, to meet the needs of clients in conjunction with their parents, carers, education staff and other members of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team (MDT).Independently manage and/or negotiate the management of complex cases with others e.g. onward referral to other highly specialist clinicians or other specialist support agencies or consultants as appropriate.
Ensure clients/families are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.
See attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialKnowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communicationKnowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area.
Qualifications and Training
EssentialDegree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language TherapistsMasters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge
Experience
EssentialRelevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist areaSubstantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people's speech & language therapyConsiderable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team members
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialKnowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communicationKnowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area.
Qualifications and Training
EssentialDegree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language TherapistsMasters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge
Experience
EssentialRelevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist areaSubstantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people's speech & language therapyConsiderable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team membersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation TrustAddressTees ValleyHartlepool, Stockton, DarlingtonTS19 8PEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation TrustAddressTees ValleyHartlepool, Stockton, DarlingtonTS19 8PEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Highly Specialist SLT in Mere 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.
