• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CSAHP-0625-35?language=en&page=658&sort=publicationDateDe

  Job summary

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust We have one permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role in our Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Team:

  Due to an internal promotion, we are delighted to have the opportunity to offer a full-time, permanent Band 5 Post that will suit newly-qualified Therapists or Therapists keen to expand their experience working with children.

  The Post will be predominantly based in Sunderland although we work across South Tyneside and Sunderland as one integrated team.

  Please apply if you are keen to develop your skills working with children across community and specialist settings who have a broad range of SLCN, including children with SEND and complex additional needs. You may also have the opportunity to work with children with Developmental Language Disorder and Severe Speech Sound Disorders.

  We are working with agencies and service users across systems to really try and improve the Service to children with SLCN and SEND. This includes working with our Family Hubs, mainstream and specialist education settings, local authority and other health partners as well as commissioners.

  Join us if you want to be part of our drive to make a difference to the long-term outcomes for children and young people.

  Main duties of the job

  You will have experience of working with children with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties, and be able to assess, plan and provide intervention and therapy within a range of settings. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working in a multi-disciplinary way to facilitate the best outcomes for children. You will be well-supported and be part of a forward-thinking department that provides a range of specialist services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice to improve patient outcomes. Developing our team members in their career path is the cornerstone of this. This will be an ideal opportunity for a Therapist looking to develop their skills in this area who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference to children and young people. Our Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Team covers South Tyneside and Sunderland localities. There are excellent links across the Team with joint supervision and sharing practice sessions.

  Key requirements: Enthusiasm for this client group, experience of working with children with SLCN, team worker, ability to meet the transport requirements of this Post.

  For more details contact: Ruth Rayner Head of Service -0191 569 9009,

  Nicola Johnson, Operational Manager -0191 569 9122 or Emma Bowen, Clinical Team Lead -0191 283 3284.

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year 25/26 pay award pending

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9155-CSAHP-0625-35

  Job locations

  Sunderland Children's Centre

  Durham Road

  Sunderland

  SR3 4AG

  
  

  Cleadon Park PCC

  The Nook

  South Shields

  NE34 8PS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) for Childrens Services.

  PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) for Childrens Services.

  PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  Person Specification

  Skills/Attributes/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the full range of childrens speech, language and communication problems.
  • Excellent communication skills in all modalities.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Organisational skills and well-developed time-management skills.

  Desirable

  • IT skills.
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit R +D and evaluating service provision.
  • Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others.

  Other

  Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.

  Desirable

  • Car driver / owner or access to mobility support.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant/recognised Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - BSC/MSc.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • RCSLT membership eligibility.

  Desirable

  • CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
  • Evidence of post-graduate training/CPD in SLCN.
  • Completion of pre-registration year RCSLT NQT competences signed-off - full clinical autonomy.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
  • Previous experience of working with children.

  Desirable

  • Post-graduate paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
  • Experience of treating or observing treatment of a range of Paediatric SLCN disorders.
  • Experience of working with Children with additional needs.
  • Experience of multi-agency working.
  • Provision of training.

  Person Specification

  Skills/Attributes/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the full range of childrens speech, language and communication problems.
  • Excellent communication skills in all modalities.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Organisational skills and well-developed time-management skills.

  Desirable

  • IT skills.
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit R +D and evaluating service provision.
  • Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others.

  Other

  Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.

  Desirable

  • Car driver / owner or access to mobility support.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant/recognised Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - BSC/MSc.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • RCSLT membership eligibility.

  Desirable

  • CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
  • Evidence of post-graduate training/CPD in SLCN.
  • Completion of pre-registration year RCSLT NQT competences signed-off - full clinical autonomy.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
  • Previous experience of working with children.

  Desirable

  • Post-graduate paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
  • Experience of treating or observing treatment of a range of Paediatric SLCN disorders.
  • Experience of working with Children with additional needs.
  • Experience of multi-agency working.
  • Provision of training.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sunderland Children's Centre

  Durham Road

  Sunderland

  SR3 4AG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sunderland Children's Centre

  Durham Road

  Sunderland

  SR3 4AG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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