Job summary
Permanent| Part Time 15 hours per week | Internal applicants only
Are you passionate about making a real difference in Speech and Language Therapy? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Team Leader to join our Leadership Team, supporting the Early Years service.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop their leadership skills while driving service improvement across the city.
About You
- Degree / Diploma in Speech and LanguageTherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Demonstrates leadership potential and ambition
- Willing to take positive risks to improve outcomes
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Nurse for Safeguarding Children and adults, some of your responsibilities will include
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Lead and manage a dedicated clinical team of therapists and assistants working within the Early Years pathway.
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Take responsibility for the delivery, development, and organisation of services for young children, in collaboration with the Leadership Team.
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Ensure the effective use of resources to provide a high-quality, city-wide service.
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Demonstrate and apply highly specialist clinical skills in practice.
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Oversee and manage service improvement initiatives, working closely with the Leadership Team to align with the service vision.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership / Management
- Appraisal / supervision / coaching
- Change Management
- Performance management
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing teams
- Systems / information management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Paediatric service structures, systems, operations and issues
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care and service improvement workstreams
- Child Protection procedures
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
Desirable
- Change management
- Systems / information management
- Conflict resolution
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree / Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Relevant post graduate courses / CPD in management / leadership
Desirable
- Institute of Leadership Management courses
- NHS Leadership Academy courses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership / Management
- Appraisal / supervision / coaching
- Change Management
- Performance management
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing teams
- Systems / information management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Paediatric service structures, systems, operations and issues
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care and service improvement workstreams
- Child Protection procedures
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
Desirable
- Change management
- Systems / information management
- Conflict resolution
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree / Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Relevant post graduate courses / CPD in management / leadership
Desirable
- Institute of Leadership Management courses
- NHS Leadership Academy courses
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).
