South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapist (Children's)
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Positions suitable for newly-qualified therapists or others keen to expand experience working with children. The post will be predominantly based in Sunderland, with work across South Tyneside and Sunderland as an 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 opportunity to work with children with Developmental Language Disorder and Severe Speech Sound Disorders.
We work with agencies and service users across systems to improve services for children with SLCN and SEND, including Family Hubs, mainstream and specialist education settings, local authority and other health partners and commissioners.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience working with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties in children 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, putting research into practice to improve patient outcomes. Developing team members in their career path is a cornerstone of this role. 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 Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team covers South Tyneside and Sunderland localities, with excellent links across the team through joint supervision and sharing practice sessions.
Emma Bowen – Operational Manager, emma.bowen10@nhs.net, 0191 283 2484
About us
One Team One Trust – Our Trust is committed to putting people first, providing accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture and work environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 workforce health and wellbeing is a priority. We also provide access to high‑quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
Job responsibilities
To work as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) for Children’s Services.
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Person Specification
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills – observation, listening and empathy.
* Ability to communicate effectively with Health, Education and Social Services professionals, as well as parents/families/carers.
* Influencing and problem‑solving skills.
* Analytical, assessment, deduction and reflection skills.
* Presentation skills – written and oral.
* Organisational and time‑management skills.
* Innovative thinking skills.
* Ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
* Well‑developed visual and perceptual skills, particularly in relation to auditory discrimination for assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of clients.
* Demonstrated ability to be a good team member.
* Independent and autonomous working.
* Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit, R & D and evaluating service provision.
* Evidence of ability to plan and coordinate the work of others.
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy – BSc / MSc or equivalent.
* HCPC Registration.
* RCSLT Membership eligibility.
* Knowledge of the full range of Children’s Speech, Language and Communication problems.
* CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
* Evidence of postgraduate training / CPD in SLCN.
* Completion of pre‑registration year – RCSLT NQT competences signed off (full clinical autonomy).
Experience
* Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
* Previous experience of working with children.
* 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.
Physical Skills
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
* Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.
* Car driver / owner or access to mobility support.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro‑rate for part‑time)
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