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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Neurosciences)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW £39,959 – £56,515 a year Fixed-Term Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Fixed term until August 2027: 0.61wte Band 7 OR 0.72wte Band 6, depending on experience.

We are looking for a Senior Speech & Language Therapist / Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, depending on experience, to join our team to cover a maternity leave on a fixed term contract for up to 12 months. Those seeking to further specialise in the field of neurosciences and who enjoy a mix of both acute and community working would be ideal for this role. It would suit either someone already working at Band 6 level, who is ready to take the next steps in their career development or someone already working at Band 7, with advanced skills in managing neurological dysphagia and related communication disorders. The successful applicant should have experience of working with patients with neurological disorders and have post graduate dysphagia training.

The Speech & Language Therapy team is looking for a team player, who can demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to patient care. The individual should be confident working in a busy multidisciplinary team and be able to travel independently for community visits.

The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and / or swallowing disorders, actively participating in multidisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives.

Knowledge of videofluoroscopy would be advantageous but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of neurosciences. The successful applicant will provide out-patient clinics at The James Cook University Hospital, run a group for patients with Parkinson's Disease, with support from an assistant, and provide inpatient assessment for those with Parkinson's Disease. They would also have sessions on an acute neurology and neurosurgery ward, and intensive care, depending on experience. There may be an opportunity to work within other specialist areas eg Stroke / acute wards, depending on service need and individual preference.

Regular support will be provided both from your line manager and through peer supervision. The existing team consists of 4 other therapists, each with different skill sets and responsibilities, and 1 assistant.

You will be encouraged to take an active role in service improvement (both within our own service and our wider healthcare teams), clinical governance and continuing professional development of self and others in leadership and mentorship.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-CN-8106367-A

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills (Band 7)

Essential

oIT skills
oExperience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
oAudit and research experience
oTo display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
oKnowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area

Knowledge and skills (Band 6)

Essential

oCompleted post basic dysphagia training & competencies
oIT competence

Desirable

oVideofluoroscopy competence

Qualifications and training (Band 7)

Essential

oTo hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
oTo be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
oTo have advanced post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
oLeadership qualifications or training

Desirable

oMember of RCSLT

Qualifications and training (Band 6)

Essential

oDegree and licence to practice as a SLT as approved by RSCLT
oTo be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

oRegistered member of RCSLT
oAttendance at leadership & development programme

Experience (Band 7)

Essential

oTo have substantial post graduate experience including work with patients with neurological conditions in an acute and rehabilitation setting
oTo have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy
oExperience of working within the NHS
oLeadership experience

Desirable

oEvidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
oTo have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team

Experience (Band 6)

Essential

oPost graduate experience of working with adults with acquired / progressive neurological disorders
oMDT working experience
oPrevious NHS experience

Desirable

oExperience of videofluoroscopy
oExperience of tracheostomy

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.