Job summary
Chatterbug Limited is a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing a diverse range of Speech and Language Therapy services. We are a recognised NHS Business Partner, and proudly offer our services to LAs, ICBs, Schools, and Private Clients on a national level.
At the core of everything we do are our values: Openness, Connectivity, Dependability, and Fortitude. Our vision is to establish ourselves as the leading provider of Speech and Language Therapy services, renowned for delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions that deliver results. We strive to be an innovative and courageous service, ready to tackle challenges head-on to bring about positive changes.
We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our award-winning leadership team as a Deputy Clinical Lead (DCL). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our service. Working closely with the Clinical Lead (CL) and you will design, develop, and implement a state-of-the-art Speech and Language Therapy Service. Your passion, solution-focused mindset, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be vital assets. Moreover, your expertise in the latest developments in Speech Therapy and your proven ability to translate research into practical applications will be highly valued. Effective project management skills and the capacity to supervise staff are essential qualities for this positon.
Main duties of the job
- Support the CL to develop, oversee and evaluate the clinical services provided by our team to a wide range of clinical groups and commissioning arrangements
- Assess and diagnose a range of Speech and Language conditions and participate in and support multidisciplinary assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of Speech, Language and communication difficulties
- Provide high-quality support and supervision to junior staff, including providing second opinions.
- To proactively support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.
- To actively seek Knowledge/New research and develop new initiatives to support our innovation agenda
About us
At Chatterbug, our team comprises two essential components: the business team and the clinical team, which includes a diverse group of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) with varying skills and experience, along with Communication and Language Specialists (CALS).
Our team possess exceptional lateral thinking abilities and embrace change, readily adopting new approaches to ensure the best outcomes for our service users. They exude confidence, organisation, discipline, and efficiency. Continuously committed to self-improvement, they welcome constructive feedback as an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge continually. They measure their success by the tangible results they achieve and wholeheartedly embrace the Chatterbug way of working.
The challenge
Since our establishment in 2008, Chatterbug has earned a reputation for providing high-quality, client-focused care. With speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) on the rise, our profession must evolve to effectively meet the needs of our service users. In this context, we are seeking a forward-thinking SLT to join our team, collaborating with the Clinical Lead (CL) and Business team to build upon our existing achievements and continuously push the boundaries to address our clients' evolving needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- To have a specialist/advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in at least one area of SLCN for example Early Years or Speech Sound Disorders (other areas may be considered)
- Work alongside and support the CL to develop, oversee and evaluate the full range of therapeutic services provided by Chatterbug
- To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused assessment and approach to treatment
- Represent the service at health and education panels where required
- Provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents / guardians, carers and other professionals
- To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working with children with a range of SLCN including multiple and/or complex communication needs,
- Take a specialist lead within the team, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and supporting joint therapy programmes as appropriate
- Develop and implement specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes
- Confidently use and monitor/evaluate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures e.g. TOMS and RISK Matrix
- Participate and represent Chatterbug as part of tribunal requests, including writing expert reports and attending hearings
- Undertake medico legal assessments within your own field of specialism and wider context of SLCN as appropriate.
Communication
- To employ excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.
- To produce detailed reports, reflecting specialist knowledge, regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans
- To provide specialist verbal and written advice and programmes to parents / guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.
- To ensure that clients / parents / teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
- To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate and support other staff in the development of these skills
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT and HCPC professional standards and service policies
- To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines
- To have the appropriate communication skills to deliver sensitive information to staff and clients alike
- Monitor and develop the communication skills of wider team to ensure a client centred approach is maintained at all times.
Both part time and full time application will be considered for this role (Full time is 40 hours and not 37.5 hours).
Please see the attached Document for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- To have a specialist/advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in at least one area of SLCN for example Early Years or Speech Sound Disorders (other areas may be considered)
- Work alongside and support the CL to develop, oversee and evaluate the full range of therapeutic services provided by Chatterbug
- To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused assessment and approach to treatment
- Represent the service at health and education panels where required
- Provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents / guardians, carers and other professionals
- To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working with children with a range of SLCN including multiple and/or complex communication needs,
- Take a specialist lead within the team, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and supporting joint therapy programmes as appropriate
- Develop and implement specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes
- Confidently use and monitor/evaluate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures e.g. TOMS and RISK Matrix
- Participate and represent Chatterbug as part of tribunal requests, including writing expert reports and attending hearings
- Undertake medico legal assessments within your own field of specialism and wider context of SLCN as appropriate.
Communication
- To employ excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.
- To produce detailed reports, reflecting specialist knowledge, regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans
- To provide specialist verbal and written advice and programmes to parents / guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.
- To ensure that clients / parents / teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
- To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate and support other staff in the development of these skills
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT and HCPC professional standards and service policies
- To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines
- To have the appropriate communication skills to deliver sensitive information to staff and clients alike
- Monitor and develop the communication skills of wider team to ensure a client centred approach is maintained at all times.
Both part time and full time application will be considered for this role (Full time is 40 hours and not 37.5 hours).
Please see the attached Document for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Open, Connected, Dependable and Fortitude.
- Highly Professional.
- Positive, solution focused mindset.
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
- Resilience.
- Ability to have difficult conversations.
- Gain trust and respect of fellow colleagues.
- Ability to cope in a crisis.
Job Specific Requirement
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the geographical area.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract.
- Contract length: 24 months.
- Salary: £43,000.00 per year.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech & Language Therapist. Registered with HCPC.
- Member of Royal College Of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and personal development.
- Management and leadership qualification.
- Other advanced training in identified specialist areas. (e.g. Application Form/Interview/Certificates/Assessment entre/Psychometric Tests).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3+ years of experience.
- Significant experience of working within a range client groups and a range of professionals including NHS and education partners.
- Significant equivalent experience relating to wide range of SLCN.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment.
- Proven track record for supporting and developing staff in a range of roles including senior staff.
- Experience of managing and coordinating student training and new staff inductions.
- Experience of actively participating in organisation development.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Evidence of organisational change management.
- Experience of working collaboratively and cross sites.
- Advanced skills in working and collaborating using virtual means.
- Delivering a range of assessment and therapy both face to face and online via telehealth.
- Proven track record for developing and rolling out and evaluating clinical.
- Pathways.
- 5+ years experience in a leadership capacity.
- Writing, monitoring and evaluating business KPIs.
- (e.g. Application Form/ Interview/ Certificates/ Assessment Centre/ Psychometric Tests).
- Practical Activity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Education processes and policies.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relevant clinical areas.
- Knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions for SLT.
- High standard of report writing for children with complex communication and feeding needs.
- Confident IT user and navigate the use of wide range of software including microsoft word, excel, powerpoint etc.
- Advance skills in building and maintaining relationships with professionals and parents/carers.
- Advance skills in evaluating and analysing data to formulate an action plan.
- Thorough understanding of Chatterbug Ethos and Values.
- Understanding of Social Enterprise or Business Sector.
- Additional qualification in each of these areas.
- Experience of using a wide range of Gsuite products e.g. Google docs, Google sheets etc.
- (e.g. Application Form/ Interview/ Certificates/ Assessment Centre/ Psychometric Tests).
- Presentation.
Driving License
Essential
- Driving License and Access to own Vehicle
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Open, Connected, Dependable and Fortitude.
- Highly Professional.
- Positive, solution focused mindset.
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
- Resilience.
- Ability to have difficult conversations.
- Gain trust and respect of fellow colleagues.
- Ability to cope in a crisis.
Job Specific Requirement
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the geographical area.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
- Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract.
- Contract length: 24 months.
- Salary: £43,000.00 per year.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech & Language Therapist. Registered with HCPC.
- Member of Royal College Of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and personal development.
- Management and leadership qualification.
- Other advanced training in identified specialist areas. (e.g. Application Form/Interview/Certificates/Assessment entre/Psychometric Tests).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3+ years of experience.
- Significant experience of working within a range client groups and a range of professionals including NHS and education partners.
- Significant equivalent experience relating to wide range of SLCN.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment.
- Proven track record for supporting and developing staff in a range of roles including senior staff.
- Experience of managing and coordinating student training and new staff inductions.
- Experience of actively participating in organisation development.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Evidence of organisational change management.
- Experience of working collaboratively and cross sites.
- Advanced skills in working and collaborating using virtual means.
- Delivering a range of assessment and therapy both face to face and online via telehealth.
- Proven track record for developing and rolling out and evaluating clinical.
- Pathways.
- 5+ years experience in a leadership capacity.
- Writing, monitoring and evaluating business KPIs.
- (e.g. Application Form/ Interview/ Certificates/ Assessment Centre/ Psychometric Tests).
- Practical Activity.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Education processes and policies.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relevant clinical areas.
- Knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions for SLT.
- High standard of report writing for children with complex communication and feeding needs.
- Confident IT user and navigate the use of wide range of software including microsoft word, excel, powerpoint etc.
- Advance skills in building and maintaining relationships with professionals and parents/carers.
- Advance skills in evaluating and analysing data to formulate an action plan.
- Thorough understanding of Chatterbug Ethos and Values.
- Understanding of Social Enterprise or Business Sector.
- Additional qualification in each of these areas.
- Experience of using a wide range of Gsuite products e.g. Google docs, Google sheets etc.
- (e.g. Application Form/ Interview/ Certificates/ Assessment Centre/ Psychometric Tests).
- Presentation.
Driving License
Essential
- Driving License and Access to own Vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
