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Tyne and Wear

Speech and Language Therapy jobs in Sunderland.

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 Sunderland

What the Sunderland market looks like.

Sunderland and South Tyneside operate as one trust with services deliberately split between the two sites, so many roles involve working across both. The wider North East system is well connected by road and Metro, widening the practical travel radius.

Major employers in Tyne and Wear

  • —South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
  • —County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sunderland City Council adult social care

Also covering

South Shields · Washington · Durham · Gateshead · Seaham · Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Sunderland, answered.

What speech and language therapy jobs are available in Sunderland?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent speech and language therapy roles across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear 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 Sunderland?
Major healthcare employers in and around Sunderland include South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland City Council adult social care, 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 Sunderland?
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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