# Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-speech-and-language-therapist/df60220a-9ca6-46d8-b894-6e05b2310cb0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-speech-and-language-therapist/df60220a-9ca6-46d8-b894-6e05b2310cb0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University Hospital of North Tees - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T09:30:44.998Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Durham/Hartlepool_Stockton_Darlington/North_Tees_Hartlepool_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8224867 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8224867?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant and considerable post-preceptorship experience working with a range of children and young people in the specialist area - Substantial post-graduate experience across a broad range of children & young people’s speech & language therapy - Considerable experience of caseload management & monitoring with experience of delegation of tasks to other team members ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Knowledge & understanding of a wide range of procedures and practices related to the identification, definition, diagnosis & remediation of disorders of human communication - Knowledge, skills & understanding of children & young people in the specialist area. - Evidence of leadership skills including: personal time management & organisation; successful & effective caseload management; successful & effective supervision/leading other clinical staff ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree/diploma and licence to practise as a speech & language therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists - Masters degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 717.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1774) - [job description (pdf, 461.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10533968) - [making every contact count (pdf, 756.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2986) - [nthft guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2987) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.