CDDFT Charity
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
CDDFT Charity, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 04 November 2025
TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Specialist Speech and Language Therapy post which includes a number of development opportunities based at Sedgefield Community Hospital. The Band 6 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant continues to develop a broad range of specialist dysphagia competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards. Professional development opportunities allow career development with a varied and interesting community caseload in a number of different settings including out‑patient, residential, nursing homes and domiciliary settings.
The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high‑performing organisation with a track record of success. For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a well‑organised therapist who has completed their post‑basic dysphagia training and has experience of working with both communication and swallowing impaired acute caseloads. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development as well as holding an accredited post‑basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent.
Job responsibilities The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready‑access to support, second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence‑based practice. You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
Clinical supervision
Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
In‑service training
Well‑resourced department with up‑to‑date technology
Good access to communication aids, iPads and apps
Mobile‑working laptop and mobile phone
Professional lead in Speech and Language Therapy and clinical leads in all specialist areas
Weekly SLT‑led VFSS/FEES
Good IT access
You must be able to produce all certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre‑employment checks.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.
Person Specification Experience
Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Special Requirements
Ability to travel independently county‑wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet the physical demands of the post.
Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Statutory Registration
Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice.
Qualifications
Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
Evidence of successful completion of non‑specialist short courses including post‑basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social Care Policies and practices.
Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non‑routine.
Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
High level interpersonal and communication skills – persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re‑assurance.
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive 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.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata.
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 04 November 2025
TeamCDDFT speech and language therapy are pleased to advertise an exciting Specialist Speech and Language Therapy post which includes a number of development opportunities based at Sedgefield Community Hospital. The Band 6 post will be supported by senior staff to ensure that the successful applicant continues to develop a broad range of specialist dysphagia competencies that meet the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards. Professional development opportunities allow career development with a varied and interesting community caseload in a number of different settings including out‑patient, residential, nursing homes and domiciliary settings.
The successful County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high‑performing organisation with a track record of success. For informal enquiries please contact Jill.Dyer@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a well‑organised therapist who has completed their post‑basic dysphagia training and has experience of working with both communication and swallowing impaired acute caseloads. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health Professionals Council and be committed to continuing professional development as well as holding an accredited post‑basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent.
Job responsibilities The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready‑access to support, second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence‑based practice. You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.
Clinical supervision
Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups
In‑service training
Well‑resourced department with up‑to‑date technology
Good access to communication aids, iPads and apps
Mobile‑working laptop and mobile phone
Professional lead in Speech and Language Therapy and clinical leads in all specialist areas
Weekly SLT‑led VFSS/FEES
Good IT access
You must be able to produce all certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre‑employment checks.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.
Person Specification Experience
Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Special Requirements
Ability to travel independently county‑wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet the physical demands of the post.
Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Statutory Registration
Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice.
Qualifications
Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
Evidence of successful completion of non‑specialist short courses including post‑basic dysphagia or equivalent.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social Care Policies and practices.
Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non‑routine.
Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
High level interpersonal and communication skills – persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re‑assurance.
Ability to communicate complex, sensitive 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.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata.
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