Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Neurological and Specialist Services based at Walkergate Park.
Walkergate Park is a Level 1 neurorehabilitation centre and one of the most advanced centres of its kind in Europe. The team has extensive experience and expertise in managing physical disabilities, neuro-behavioural, neuro-psychological, and neuro-psychiatric problems. This fully comprehensive service is delivered from state-of-the-art premises in the North East of England, purpose designed for modern rehabilitation practice. The centre provides high quality rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day patient or community basis.
Neurological Services encompass 4 dedicated inpatient wards (neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-behavioural and neuro-psychiatry) and outpatient and community services.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual, with specialist clinical experience in rehabilitation. You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy within these services, whilst providing excellent, high-quality input.
This is a 3-year fixed term post.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex issues from a variety of settings and environments. Liaison with community teams, other organisations, families and carers will be a significant part of this role.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to speech and language therapy with other members of the team including stakeholders.
Regular support and supervision will be available and professional supervision will be provided by a Speech and Language Therapist. You will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There may be an element of travelling involved as part of this post.
Advertising date : 5th August 2025
Closing date : 19th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There may be an element of travelling involved as part of this post.
Advertising date : 5th August 2025
Closing date : 19th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses 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
- Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- 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 to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses 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
- Attendance at a leadership course
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
- 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 to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
