Clinical Lead - Developmental Language Disorder | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Hartlepool, Stockton and Darlington, TS19 8PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist: Communication and Interaction Team (Developmental Language Disorder) 0.4 wte

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Speech and Language Therapist to work alongside an existing lead within our team. This post provides a great opportunity to work in partnership with others to develop and deliver the service to children and young people with developmental language disorders.

We're looking for a lead therapist who:

• Is HCPC registered

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Has a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Why the Tees Valley?

Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions

Stunning Surroundings: From the breath-taking 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

Please Note:

There is some flexibility in relation to the base for this post.

We also have opportunities in other clinical areas, so may be able to offer wider opportunities to therapists who are interested in more hours or full time work. Please contact us for more information.

You'll work within a supportive, forward thinking team, leading and coordinating the service to children and young people with developmental language disorder. You will work in a range of settings including:

Schools and nurseries

Community clinics

Homes and virtual platforms

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

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 Job Description and Person Specification for details.

Generate appropriate strategies to manage an individual highly specialist caseload including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.  

Develop and implement highly specialist care protocols and programmes of care and treatment, to meet the needs of clients in conjunction with their parents, carers, education staff and other members of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team (MDT). 

Independently manage and/or negotiate the management of complex cases with others e.g. onward referral to other highly specialist clinicians or other specialist support agencies or consultants as appropriate.

Ensure clients/families are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible. 

Adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances including regard for cultural and linguistic differences. 

This advert closes on Friday 27 Nov 2026

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