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Speech and Language Therapy jobs in Durham.

Speech and language therapy caseloads have grown sharply in both paediatric and adult acute services, particularly around dysphagia, stroke pathways and school-age communication needs. Actionus places HCPC-registered speech and language therapists into locum, contract and permanent roles across NHS, education and independent providers.

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Hiring in Durham

What the Durham market looks like.

County Durham's services run across several hospital and community sites including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, so cross-site cover is standard. Former coalfield communities carry high long-term condition prevalence, which sustains community and mental health caseloads.

Major employers in County Durham

  • —County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Durham County Council adult social care
  • —North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Chester-le-Street · Bishop Auckland · Darlington · Consett · Newton Aycliffe · Sunderland

Typical settings

  • Acute stroke and dysphagia teams
  • Community paediatrics
  • Schools and SEND services
  • Independent providers

Common specialities

  • Dysphagia
  • Paediatrics
  • Stroke
  • Adult acute
  • Learning disabilities

Questions

Speech and Language Therapy work in Durham, answered.

What speech and language therapy jobs are available in Durham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent speech and language therapy roles across Durham and the wider County Durham area, including acute stroke and dysphagia teams, community paediatrics, schools and send services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire speech and language therapists in Durham?
Major healthcare employers in and around Durham include County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Durham County Council adult social care, North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a speech and language therapy professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Durham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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