Job summary
Our system Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) Workstream is guided by our two parent/carer forums, who bring their knowledge, skills and experience to the re-design and evaluation of SLCN services. We are all committed to co-production.
Though big in size, our local system is small, meaning it's easy to speak to the right people, work together to understand issues and find solutions. We have strong relationships and like to get things done.
We have 3 SLT teams. The Community team provides care across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, delivering universal -targeted support and specialist pathways in stammering, voice, selective mutism, developmental language disorder and specific speech difficulties across all ages.
If you are a natural influencer, believe that hard work, professional standards and curiosity, diversity, and innovation can deliver positive change, perhaps you'd consider this leadership role within our Community Team.
Our team have identified the importance of feeling satisfied with the work we do. We aim to deliver opportunities to research, innovate, follow our interests, build our knowledge and skills, and develop our careers.
To maintain your clinical career you will hold a clinical caseload, guided by your areas of interest and where you would like to be based.
If you feel this role is of interest to you, please arrange to speak with one of the team about the career opportunities with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- To be part of the Children's SLT management and clinical leadership team, developing, delivering, and evaluating the service in line with the agreed service specifications determined by Commissioners.
- To provide clinical leadership for the service for children cared for by the Community Team including those with Universal or Targeted Speech, Language, and Communication Needs and those supported by Specialist Community pathways.
- To work in close partnership with parent/carers, professionals, and organisations to deliver a model of care which makes a significant contribution to improving health, social and education outcomes, and reducing inequalities in access to services.
- To be responsible for all issues relating to clinical practice together with other Team Leaders and Clinical Leads within the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team and relevant managers of Children's Services.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds Health Professionals Council license to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses up to master's degree Or Advanced experiential training within a speech, language or communication specialism
- Qualification in management studies or similar, e.g., Leadership in Clinical Excellence or experience that would equate to first level (willing to undertake training)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at a highly specialist level in Speech and Language Therapy for Children with complex speech, language, communication, and additional needs, and of caseload management.
- Demonstrable evidence of continued professional development in assessing the needs of children with complex speech, language, and communication difficulties, and in developing and implementing effective care
- Experience at post graduate level of delivering and evaluating relevant training and coaching programmes. o undertake training) ?Experience of implementing change management techniques
- Budget management experience (willing to undertake training)
- Experience of implementing change management techniques
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy, and to Children and Young People's Education, including Safeguarding
- IT skills and computer literacy
- High level of understanding of current professional issues
- Line management experience and knowledge of HR policies and procedures
- Understanding of facilitative styles of leadership
- Understanding of professional education and Annual Appraisal review process
- Experience in change management with evidence-based practices.
- Ability to analyse complex data and present findings.
- Ability to undertake critical appraisal of research.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds Health Professionals Council license to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses up to master's degree Or Advanced experiential training within a speech, language or communication specialism
- Qualification in management studies or similar, e.g., Leadership in Clinical Excellence or experience that would equate to first level (willing to undertake training)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at a highly specialist level in Speech and Language Therapy for Children with complex speech, language, communication, and additional needs, and of caseload management.
- Demonstrable evidence of continued professional development in assessing the needs of children with complex speech, language, and communication difficulties, and in developing and implementing effective care
- Experience at post graduate level of delivering and evaluating relevant training and coaching programmes. o undertake training) ?Experience of implementing change management techniques
- Budget management experience (willing to undertake training)
- Experience of implementing change management techniques
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy, and to Children and Young People's Education, including Safeguarding
- IT skills and computer literacy
- High level of understanding of current professional issues
- Line management experience and knowledge of HR policies and procedures
- Understanding of facilitative styles of leadership
- Understanding of professional education and Annual Appraisal review process
- Experience in change management with evidence-based practices.
- Ability to analyse complex data and present findings.
- Ability to undertake critical appraisal of research.
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).
