Step into a unique role that brings voice, dignity, and support to people in justice and community settings.
Location
Durham, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
47,810 – 54,710 per year
About Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
They’re a forward-thinking NHS Trust with a mission to improve lives through compassionate care. Their Health and Justice Team delivers vital support across prisons and forensic community services, ensuring people with communication needs receive the interventions that help them thrive. With strong values, training opportunities, and a collaborative culture, they’re building a service where skilled professionals can grow and make a difference.
Job details
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants
- Structured training and CPD to advance your expertise
- Collaborative team culture with multidisciplinary colleagues
- Opportunity to work across unique justice and community settings
- Long-term career growth with the chance of permanent placement
Requirements
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration
- Evidence of Masters level study or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience in mental health, learning disability, or complex needs
- Strong teamwork ethos and commitment to collaborative working
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice, communication disorders, and the criminal justice system
- IELTS level 7 overall (8 in SLT) for international recruits
- Willingness to complete enhanced DBS and CTC clearance
Salary Details
This is a Band 7 NHS role with a salary range of 47,810 to 54,710 per year, aligned with experience and NHS terms.
About the Role
As a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex communication needs within justice and community services. This fixed-term role allows you to work in varied settings including high secure estates, giving you insight into one of the most impactful fields in speech therapy.
Your work will include detailed assessments, tailored interventions, and hands-on collaboration with healthcare teams and prison staff. By joining their supportive service, you’ll not only deliver interventions but also train staff, influence service development, and shape evidence-based practice. It’s a role where your skills directly change lives and your presence makes people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and support people with communication needs to improve daily interactions and wellbeing
- Deliver interventions that restore confidence and independence in vulnerable individuals
- Work closely with healthcare and justice professionals to create joined-up care
- Provide training to colleagues, building awareness and expertise in communication support
- Contribute to service development and promote evidence-based practice
- Keep accurate records and maintain professional standards to safeguard quality of care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with safeguarding requirements.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
- Address: Durham, United Kingdom
- Contact: Recruitment Team
Reference Number
TEWV-SLT-0925
How To Apply
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