Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Clinical Team Leader in Paediatric School-aged Services within Conwy County.
As part of this role, there are opportunities to work as a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist within the School-aged Services Speech and Language Therapy Team and be the Operational Line Manager for the team.
The role will involve the following sessions:
- Clinical Team Leader (2 sessions per week)
- Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, School Aged Services (8 sessions per week)
The Team Leader post holder will be responsible for all elements of operational line management of staff members working within their team (including but not limited to day to day support and queries, carrying out regular management supervision with staff members, supporting the team and services to develop) and will be directly involved in recruitment exercises within the team.
The clinical aspect of the post will involve holding a highly specialist clinical caseload within the school-aged services in Conwy and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for service development and redesign to meet the changing population need.
The post holder will be a member of the friendly and supportive SLT Leadership and Management group. A full range of support and training will be available.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Team Leader:
- Directly line manage a team of SLTs, working together with the Head and Deputy Head of Service and colleagues to support equitable service provision and development.
- Using demonstrable coaching and facilitative skills to enable the team to provide high quality clinical services and to think outside of traditional boundaries of service provision and development.
- Woking with other SLT staff to ensure operational and clinical service development are joined together.
- Responding innovatively to service pressures and prioritising service activities according to local needs.
- Leadership and strategic oversight of service areas to provide equitability and accessibility of support and timely intervention.
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist:
Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Experience in service development / improvement
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Contributing to Student training
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Eperience of operational service management
- Leadership/management qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- Reflection and analytical skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Effective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Desirable
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty and department
- Ability to adapt to new challenges and change
- Able to adapt according to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Experience in service development / improvement
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Contributing to Student training
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Eperience of operational service management
- Leadership/management qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- Reflection and analytical skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Effective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Desirable
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty and department
- Ability to adapt to new challenges and change
- Able to adapt according to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
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).
