Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (22.5 hours), permanent, Band 7 Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to work in the Community Children & Young People’s Service (CYPS) in Northumberland.
We are seeking applications from registered Speech and Language Therapists with experience of working within mental health and/or learning disability services. We are interested in appointing a dedicated and committed individual that possesses a desire to work with children and young people and who can demonstrate their ability to engage and work collaboratively with others and understand complex systems to support effective pathways.
CYPS provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Northumberland. This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances. The post will work across the neurodevelopmental, mental health and learning disability pathways and the successful candidate will be a core member of the multi-disciplinary assessment team.
Main duties of the job
You will provide advanced SALT assessment, intervention and recommendations for children and young people accessing these pathways. You will work as an integral member of the CYPS MDT and support the SALT provision in the service going forward.
You should have qualifications and experience relevant in this clinical field and work well as part of a close team with the ability to work independently. You will liaise closely with fellow professionals to address communication difficulties as part of a holistic, service user centred service. You will be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
The post will work 22.5 hours and be based at St Georges Park Hospital in Northumberland.
You will be required to travel to other sites across the Trust as part of the role.
Advertising date : 2nd April 2026
Closing date : 16th April 2026
We welcome your application.