Job summary
Exciting Leadership Opportunity to be a Speech & Language Therapist Team Leader
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7, Speech and Language Therapist Team Leader within the Additional Needs Team, supporting services across Wrexham and Flintshire, 3 days a week (0.6 WTE).
In this dynamic leadership role, you will manage a highly specialist clinical caseload within the Additional Needs Service while helping to shape and develop the service to meet evolving population needs. You will provide day-to-day operational support and take full responsibility for line management, including staff supervision, professional development, and fostering a positive team culture. You will also contribute to recruitment processes to help build and maintain a strong and skilled workforce.
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with a passion for high-quality care and service innovation, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide direct line management to a team of Speech and Language Therapists working within the Paediatric ALN service, collaborating closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Service and wider colleagues to ensure equitable, high-quality service provision and ongoing development. Using strong coaching and facilitative leadership skills, they will support and empower the team to deliver high-quality clinical services and to explore innovative, flexible approaches beyond traditional service boundaries. They will also work alongside other SLT leaders, such as clinical leads and team leaders across key service areas, to ensure that operational priorities and clinical development align seamlessly.
The post holder will join a warm, supportive, and proactive SLT Leadership and Management group, with access to a comprehensive package of training, supervision, and leadership development.
Alongside your leadership duties, you will continue to work as a Highly Specialist SLT, contributing your advanced clinical expertise to support children and families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English 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
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.
We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Jenni Simmons (Deputy Head of Service) 07773240820 / jenni.simmons@wales.nhs.uk
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
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.
We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Jenni Simmons (Deputy Head of Service) 07773240820 / jenni.simmons@wales.nhs.uk
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 at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of project management
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- Ability to self-evaluate
- Prioritisation skills
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
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 at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of project management
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- Ability to self-evaluate
- Prioritisation skills
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
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).
