Job Description

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B7 Clinical Specialist SLT to join our inpatient Mental Health Services in DTVF. This will be a primarily consultative role working across the AMH inpatient provision and linking in with clinical networks, pathway development and service development.


The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT Mental Health and Learning Disability service, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems and extensive CPD alongside opportunities to shape the SLT service as part of the clinical leadership team.


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Main duties of the job

The role of the Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist will be to assess and treat communication difficulties and problems with eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia) for our adult inpatients. As a Senior SLT the post holder will carry their own autonomous caseload, supervise and mentor SLT colleagues and support the practice and learning of professionals within the wider MDT. The post holder will also be part of the leadership team and be responsible for service development in their specialty.


The successful applicant will have significant experience of working with adults with autism, mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/or complex needs. Knowledge of relevant national policy and local directives is essential. Competence in the assessment and treatment of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties is highly desirable. Most important is an enthusiasm for working with this client group and a passion to improve the lives of the people we support.


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About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.



From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.



We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.



We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.



We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

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Date posted

14 January 2026


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Pay scheme

Agenda for change


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Band

Band 7


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Salary

47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum


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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share


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Reference number

346-TSA-137-25-B


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Job locations

Roseberry Park Hospital


Marton Road


Middlesbrough


TS4 3AF

Job description

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Job responsibilities

Applicants for the post will hold a suitable qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, have relevant experience in this clinical field and have a particular interest and enthusiasm for leadership, service delivery, collaborative working and championing SLT.


Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.


For informal discussion please contact:


Sam Bradley, Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy


sam.bradley@nhs.net


Emma Scarr, Service Manager


emma.scarr1@nhs.net


Job description
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Job responsibilities

Applicants for the post will hold a suitable qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, have relevant experience in this clinical field and have a particular interest and enthusiasm for leadership, service delivery, collaborative working and championing SLT.


Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.


For informal discussion please contact:


Sam Bradley, Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy


sam.bradley@nhs.net


Emma Scarr, Service Manager


emma.scarr1@nhs.net

Person Specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy Masters in a relevant subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale) Registration with HCPC Recognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Dysphagia, Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Autism etc (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course. Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale) Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
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Desirable

Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
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Experience

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Essential

Substantial clinical experience in own service area Experience of leading quality improvement activities Participation in service development Experience of leading clinical governance activities including clinical audit Participation in research and development Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff Substantial experience in design and delivery of training
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Knowledge

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Essential

Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Safeguarding and its application in practice Research and development methodology
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Desirable

Business planning process HR Policies and Procedures Person Specification
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Qualifications

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Essential

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy Masters in a relevant subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale) Registration with HCPC Recognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Dysphagia, Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Autism etc (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course. Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale) Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
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Desirable

Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
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Experience

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Essential

Substantial clinical experience in own service area Experience of leading quality improvement activities Participation in service development Experience of leading clinical governance activities including clinical audit Participation in research and development Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff Substantial experience in design and delivery of training
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Knowledge

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Essential

Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Safeguarding and its application in practice Research and development methodology
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Desirable

Business planning process HR Policies and Procedures ###

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.


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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).


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UK Registration

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


Additional information
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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.


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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).


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UK Registration

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

Employer details

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Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust


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Address

Roseberry Park Hospital


Marton Road


Middlesbrough


TS4 3AF





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Employer's website

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

Employer details

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Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust


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Address

Roseberry Park Hospital


Marton Road


Middlesbrough


TS4 3AF





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Employer's website

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