Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, NE3 3XT
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our service, providing input to inpatient wards across North ...
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, service users, carers, and other professionals to provide integrated support for communication and dysphagia needs. This will include assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care and support local teams in providing effective and responsive therapy input.
The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions, and will have experience working with individuals with a range of complex communication needs and disabilities across a variety of settings and environments.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A key aspect of the role will involve sharing specialist speech and language therapy knowledge and skills with colleagues and wider stakeholders.
You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and will provide clinical supervision, support, and leadership to other team members, as appropriate.
Regular support and supervision will be provided, and you will be expected to actively engage in supervision and continuing professional development processes. A comprehensive induction programme will be offered, along with ongoing access to clinical supervision, appraisal, and development reviews. These will support you in building the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the individuals in your care, and to contribute to the Trusts commitment to high-quality service delivery.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 20th August 2026
Closing date : 3rd September 2026
We welcome your application.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
You will become part of a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapists working within well-established multidisciplinary teams, all committed to delivering high-quality care. We actively support professional development and offer opportunities for all team members to contribute to service development and innovation.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, talented, and compassionate workforce, enabling us to meet the demands of the modern NHS both now and in the future. In return, we offer a supportive and dynamic working environment in which to build and develop your career.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses/CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of leadership development, such as attendance at a recognised leadership course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Undertaking Joint Development Reviews
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert clinical supervision skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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