Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist area
- Experience
Substantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people’s speech & language therapy
- Experience
Considerable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team members
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communication
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area.
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of leadership skills including: personal time management & organisation; successful & effective caseload management; successful & effective supervision/leading other clinical staff
- Qualifications and Training
Degree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Qualifications and Training
Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist: Communication and Interaction Team (School Age). 1.0 wte
Join 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 are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team in the beautiful Tees Valley.
We're looking for a lead therapist who:
Is HCPC registered
Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Has a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning
Please Note: There is some flexibility in relation to the base for this post.
Why the Tees Valley?
Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions
Stunning Surroundings: From the breathtaking North York Moors and coastal walks at Saltburn and Redcar to the vibrant centres like Middlesbrough and Darlington
Great Connectivity: Easy access to Newcastle, York and Leeds, plus excellent transport links
Family Friendly: Outstanding schools, parks, and cultural attractions make this a fantastic place to settle
Main duties of the job
You'll work within a supportive, forward thinking team, leading and coordinating the service to school age children & young people with neurodevelopmental needs and associated communication difficulties. You will work in a range of settings including:
- Schools and nurseries
- Hospitals and community clinics
- Homes and through virtual platforms
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for information about main responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust in Stockton-on-Tees, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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