Job Description

Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist:

Communication and Interaction Team 1.0 wte



Join us in making a difference!



"Shape Bright Futures - Your Skills, Their Voice"



Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? We're looking for enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists to join our dynamic team in the beautiful Tees Valley - a region that offers the perfect balance of career development and quality of life.



Following a recent reconfiguration of two separate services into one, we are developing our clinical teams.

We're looking for therapists who:

Are HCPC registered



Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people



Have strong communication and teamwork skills



Have a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning



Why the Tees Valley?

Affordable Living:

Enjoy a lower cost of living compare to many UK regions

Stunning Surroundings:

From the breathtaking North York Moors and coastal walks at Saltburn and Redcar to the vibrant centres like Middlesbrough and Darlington

Great Connectivity:

Easy access to Newcastle, York and Leeds, plus excellent transport links

Family Friendly:

Outstanding schools, parks, and cultural attractions make this a fantastic place to settle.



This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the service development and delivery for children and young people with communication and interaction needs.



You'll work within a supportive, forward thinking team, delivering a speech and language therapy service to children and young people across a range of settings including:



Schools and nurseries



Hospitals and community clinics



Homes and virtual platforms

What we offer at University Hospitals Tees:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance



Structured career development and CPD opportunities



Access to specialist supervision and peer support



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



Please see the attached and Person Specification for information about main responsiblities.