Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to lead and operationally manage identified SALT teams. The lead role would cover adult secure care services and the Mitford autism inpatient unit based at Northgate Hospital. You would work clinically into these areas, with time job planned for the lead role, clinical leadership and operational management for the clinical teams.
You will work closely with the Professional Lead and Manager for SALT and other SALT Clinical Leads as well as with Clinical Managers within the identified teams to ensure practice is safe, effective, well-led, responsive and caring.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for SALT service delivery and improvement in your identified teams and involved in development work across the Trustwide Speech and Language Therapy service.
You should have the following skills and experience:o Experience in the operational management of staffo Clinical leadership knowledge and skillso Awareness of the services included in the posto Extensive speech and language therapy experience relevant to at least one of these areas o A strong interest in developing SALT offer within these clinical teamso Commitment to collaborative multi-disciplinary working.
You must have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with others effectively. You will have knowledge of operational policies and processes.
You must also have knowledge of mental health conditions, learning disabilities as well as extensive experience in the fields of dysphagia and communication.
You will be provided with regular operational and clinical supervision. You will be expected to work autonomously. You will hold your own caseload, oversee the clinical work and operationally manage SALT staff within your identified teams.
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.
You will join a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in established, multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to providing the best quality service to our patients. We actively encourage professional development and provide opportunities for all in the Speech and Language Therapy team to contribute to the development of the service.
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. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
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 and person specification and in particular the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 24th June 2025
Closing date : 8th July 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description and person specification and in particular the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 24th June 2025
Closing date : 8th July 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Practice to an Advanced Practitioner level.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services and proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies, knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- Experience of providing clinical and management supervision, appraisals and facilitation of personal development.
- Experience of delivering training.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level Dysphagia qualification.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective time management and organisational skills
- Expert clinical supervision skills and evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic record keeping
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
- Innovative and creative, flexible and adaptive
Desirable
- Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Practice to an Advanced Practitioner level.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services and proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies, knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- Experience of providing clinical and management supervision, appraisals and facilitation of personal development.
- Experience of delivering training.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level Dysphagia qualification.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective time management and organisational skills
- Expert clinical supervision skills and evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic record keeping
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
- Innovative and creative, flexible and adaptive
Desirable
- Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
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).
