Speech and Language Therapist

TeamCDDFT

speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Speech and

Language Therapy post which includes a number of

development opportunities in both acute and community, based at University

Hospital North Durham within our well supported Speech and Language Therapy

team. The Band 5 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure

that the successful applicant develops a broad range of dysphagia and

communication competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language

Therapy standards. The successful candidate will also benefit from additional

support as part of CDDFT Preceptorship programme.

The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS

Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England,

serving a population of around 600,000 people.

We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success

Main duties of the job

We

are looking for a well-organised therapist who would like to develop post-basic

dysphagia and communication rehab skills

with an interesting neurological caseload in a range of acute and community

settings including nursing homes, residential homes, domiciliary visiting and

out-patients. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and

Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be

committed to continuing professional development. We will provide professional

development opportunities to enable career development and support completion

of NQP competencies. The Trust also offers a preceptorship programme which is

proven to help support and develop new staff with a carousel of CPD

opportunities

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-RP-N485

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Speech

and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced

colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer

supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to

patients across all settings. You will

help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to

the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community

professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer

you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular

management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with

up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/

iPad and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile

phone

Professional Lead in Speech and

Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful

you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available

on request.

Please note

this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS)

To apply

please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH

NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN

REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has

core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it

expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on

the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively

.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those

who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has

been unsuccessful.

Job responsibilities

The Speech

and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced

colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer

supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to

patients across all settings. You will

help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to

the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community

professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer

you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular

management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with

up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/

iPad and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile

phone

Professional Lead in Speech and

Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful

you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available

on request.

Please note

this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS)

To apply

please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH

NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN

REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has

core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it

expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on

the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively

.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those

who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has

been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Relevant working/ placement experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Relevant working/ placement experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The Speech

and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced

colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer

supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to

patients across all settings. You will

help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to

the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community

professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer

you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular

management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with

up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/

iPad and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile

phone

Professional Lead in Speech and

Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful

you will be required to undertake a CRB check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available

on request.

Please note

this position requires a Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS)

To apply

please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH

NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN

REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has

core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it

expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on

the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively

.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those

who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has

been unsuccessful.

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Relevant working/ placement experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances in discussion with more senior clinicians.
• To accept advice and support from more senior clinicians on a regular basis in order to promote professional development.