Job summary
The Swansea Bay Speech and Language Therapy Service is built on the core values of caring for each other, working together and always improving. We place high value on integrity, honesty and everyday kindness, and deliver high quality patient-centred care in an equitable and evidence-based way. If you'd like to be part of a team where these values underpin all our interactions with patients, staff and partners, then read on!
We are looking for a Band 8a Clinical Lead to sit within our Senior Management Team, to support the delivery of services from 0-25 years across beautiful Swansea Bay. The role will support the strategic development and leadership of the service, focusing on providing equitable and high quality care to children and young people with a variety of difficulties. The role encompasses operational responsibility for delivery of services into schools, childcare and clinical settings, and home environments. You will manage a dynamic, creative and innovative team of therapists with a range of clinical expertise, who are passionate and highly motivated to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. There will be opportunities to represent our profession across wider Health Board meetings, and to work in partnership with our colleagues in the Local Authorities.
Main duties of the job
This role is one of two Band 8a Clinical Leads in the Paediatric team. As a team, you will work together to provide day to day operational support to the wider team. This will include job planning, line management responsibilities, representing SLT at Health Board wide meetings, and partnership working with other departments and outside agencies. You will also be involved in commissioning new services for the team, alongside managing therapists employed outside of our immediate department.
You will ensure the efficient operationalisation of clinical pathways, constantly seeking improvements and prudency, influenced by our parents, patients and key stakeholders.
You will form part of the department's Senior Management Team, and will be expected to be confident in providing and analysing performance data, managing waiting times, and have an excellent understanding of demand and capacity activities. This role also focuses on supporting the department's quality standards, research and development strategy, audit and outcome measures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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 and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Registered member of Health Care Professions Council/RCSLT
- Specialist clinical training to Masters level
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of clinical governance and its implementation in service management
- Understanding of NHS structures and strategies.
- Understanding of the statutory regulations regarding ALN
Desirable
- Specialist management training to Masters level
- Completion of Clinical Educators course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience including staff management
- Experience of clinical and organizational audit
- Implementation of innovative working practices
- Experience of change management, strategic / business planning
- Experience of presenting to other managers in health and education and to large groups.
Desirable
- Strategic service developments
- Participation in inter-agency planning.
- Joint 3rd sector/Health collaborative practice
- Research experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to use clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Able to facilitate CPD and reflective practice for self and others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels of interaction
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team
- The ability to manage change for self and others.
- Well-developed negotiation / conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Evidence of influencing others / other agencies
- Awareness of national/NHS/Welsh Government initiatives and directives affecting children's services
- Awareness of national strategies and directives affecting children's services.
- Awareness of Welsh Language and bilingual issues
Personal Attributes/Other
Essential
- Desire to lead a team to high standards.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Able to work under pressure
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and from external organisations
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Registered member of Health Care Professions Council/RCSLT
- Specialist clinical training to Masters level
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of clinical governance and its implementation in service management
- Understanding of NHS structures and strategies.
- Understanding of the statutory regulations regarding ALN
Desirable
- Specialist management training to Masters level
- Completion of Clinical Educators course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience including staff management
- Experience of clinical and organizational audit
- Implementation of innovative working practices
- Experience of change management, strategic / business planning
- Experience of presenting to other managers in health and education and to large groups.
Desirable
- Strategic service developments
- Participation in inter-agency planning.
- Joint 3rd sector/Health collaborative practice
- Research experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to use clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Able to facilitate CPD and reflective practice for self and others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels of interaction
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team
- The ability to manage change for self and others.
- Well-developed negotiation / conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Evidence of influencing others / other agencies
- Awareness of national/NHS/Welsh Government initiatives and directives affecting children's services
- Awareness of national strategies and directives affecting children's services.
- Awareness of Welsh Language and bilingual issues
Personal Attributes/Other
Essential
- Desire to lead a team to high standards.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Able to work under pressure
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and from external organisations
- Ability to speak Welsh
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).
