Job summary
The Clinical Pathway Lead will provide line management and clinical leadership to the Therapy team - which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, in Barking & Dagenham, as part of the overall clinical leadership structure for Targeted Children's Services within the borough. The Clinical Pathway Lead will manage the Speech and Language pathway with line management responsibilities for the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Leads and pathways.
The Clinical Pathway Lead will have highly specialist knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of specific disorders, communication disorders including autism, and complex learning disabilities. The Clinical Pathway Lead will lead on the speech and language pathways supporting and delivering in mainstream (and secondary) schools, ARP's, Early Years social communications and language, SSD, Stammering, Dysphagia, Deafness, Complex needs and DLD. This includes developing innovative practice and service redesign to contribute to the development and implementation of the clinical care pathways. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Service and give feedback on performance and contractual agreements of the Therapies Service - which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).Use of AI
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service is passionate about addressing health inequalities and delivering equitable care across a multicultural community where over 130 languages are spoken. If youre ready to combine clinical excellence, leadership, and innovation in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role is for you.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service is passionate about addressing health inequalities and delivering equitable care across a multicultural community where over 130 languages are spoken. If youre ready to combine clinical excellence, leadership, and innovation in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role is for you.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Successful completion of leadership courses or evidence of management skills.
- Show active interest in CPD - specifically in the areas of complex communication - in line with RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- MSc in Speech and Language Therapy or a relevant clinical field
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and chair meetings at a departmental and MDT level
- Ability to manage a high number of referrals and an ongoing complex caseload
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service areas
- Experience of paediatric therapy and management of communication difficulties
- Developing CPD programme for service/team with experience of offering clinical supervision
- Working with multi-agency and/or within an MDT
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language, and communication needs
Knowledge
Essential
- An in-depth knowledge of theory and practice in child development and its applications to speech and language therapy
- Advanced clinical knowledge of the impact of specific developmental disabilities on the development of the child or young person
- Knowledge of developmental and acquired communication disorders
- In depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits and outcomes
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist patient group, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Understanding of safeguarding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Successful completion of leadership courses or evidence of management skills.
- Show active interest in CPD - specifically in the areas of complex communication - in line with RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- MSc in Speech and Language Therapy or a relevant clinical field
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and chair meetings at a departmental and MDT level
- Ability to manage a high number of referrals and an ongoing complex caseload
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service areas
- Experience of paediatric therapy and management of communication difficulties
- Developing CPD programme for service/team with experience of offering clinical supervision
- Working with multi-agency and/or within an MDT
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language, and communication needs
Knowledge
Essential
- An in-depth knowledge of theory and practice in child development and its applications to speech and language therapy
- Advanced clinical knowledge of the impact of specific developmental disabilities on the development of the child or young person
- Knowledge of developmental and acquired communication disorders
- In depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits and outcomes
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist patient group, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Understanding of safeguarding
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).
