Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work into the Specialist Children and Young Persons Inpatients Service.

We are seeking applications from registered Speech and Language Therapists with experience of working with children who have a learning disability, challenging behaviour and/or mental health needs.  We are interested in appointing a dedicated and committed individual that possesses a desire to work with children and young people.  You will need to demonstrate your ability to engage and work collaboratively with others and understand complex systems in order to support effective pathways.

Lotus Ward provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients under the age of 18 years with early onset psychosis or complex mental health disorders.

Ferndene provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients under the age of 18 years and is made up of the following units: medium secure unit, general admission mental health unit, psychiatric intensive care unit, low secure unit, and a specialist learning disability and autism unit.

Lotus ward is situated at Acklam Road Hospital, Middlesborough and Ferndene is situated in Prudhoe, Northumberland.  Either site can be agreed as your main base however you will need to be willing to travel to both sites during the working week.

Main duties of the job

You will have a particular interest and enthusiasm to work in this area.  You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties in complex environments.

You will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to contribute to the existing multi-disciplinary team.

You should have qualifications and experience relevant in this clinical field and work well as part of a close team whilst also be able 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 contribute to, write and review care plans and provide high quality service user centred care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th June 2025

Closing date : 1st July 2025

We welcome your application.