Speech and Language Therapist

Lead with Purpose – Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Wanted

Are you a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a leadership role where your clinical expertise can make a lasting difference?

PWR is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large charity – a forward-thinking service supporting adults with complex communication, sensory, and physical needs. We’re looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide impactful, person-centred interventions in a vibrant, inclusive setting.

About the Role:
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: Flexible
Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri (part-time considered)
Contract: Permanent
Focus: Adults with complex speech, language, communication, and dysphagia needs

What You’ll Be Doing:
✔️ Deliver high-quality SALT input for a diverse caseload of adults
✔️ Lead a small team of Speech and Language Therapists
✔️ Provide expertise in areas such as AAC, sensory programmes & Intensive Interaction
✔️ Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention plans
✔️ Work collaboratively with families, support staff, and other professionals
✔️ Contribute to and shape a responsive, evolving therapy service

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
✅ Is a qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
✅ Has experience working with adults with complex needs
✅ Brings strong leadership and supervisory skills
✅ Has specialist knowledge in Dysphagia (desirable)
✅ Is passionate about lifelong learning, inclusion, and empowerment
✅ Thrives in a multidisciplinary, person-centred environment

For immediate consideration, please apply now using a copy of your up to date CV. Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you to provide further details on the role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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