Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Grade: Band 6

Department: Children’s Speech and Language Therapy

Location: Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton

Trust: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £20.15

Are you passionate about helping children find their voice? Join the team as a Speech and Language Therapist at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and turn communication challenges into success stories every day!

They are seeking to hear from HCPC registered therapists from a range of clinical areas including - stammering, autism, DLD, Speech, neuro-disability and Dysphagia. Candidates can have experience in more generalist or specialist roles.

The ideal candidate/s will support the clinical work of the childrens team by completing initial assessments, reviews, delivering interventions, writing advice for EHCP’s and responding to telephone calls/tasks etc. They have sessions available in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool or Stockton. If you are looking for additional clinical hours in the NHS please apply. We can be flexible with caseloads/clinical work, working hours and location.

By joining NHS Professionals and working on the bank at North Tees, you can instantly help the Trust to continue to improve the life chances and wellness of the diverse community of children across North Tees.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of children with complex communication needs, conducting assessments, developing, and implementing care plans.
• Provide specialist advice and support to less experienced colleagues and supervise assistant practitioners as required.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and participate in ongoing research and audit projects.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration)
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Proven experience in clinical settings, with a strong focus on children’s speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Valid UK drivers licence and access to a car

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited