Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader - Acute

Job Overview

Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team Leader (up to 1.0 WTE).

We have an opportunity for a Band 7 Team Leader – Acute inpatients.

As our dedicated clinical team grows, we are looking for a clinical team leader who can support and develop SLTs and TIs, represent SLT within the MDT and drive the future development of excellent SLT services for acute inpatients.

This is a key clinical leadership role, and we are looking for a passionate SLT with a strong clinical background in adult acquired disorders, with clinical leadership experience that has demonstrated an ability to develop the skills and knowledge of others.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team where there is a wide range of expertise and experience.

You will join a growing team of Speech and Language Therapists and technical instructors. There is excellent peer support with our ‘one team’ approach across acute and community SLT services. We have regular team meetings and have strong links with other specialist services. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular cross team CPD and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. There is access to regular therapist-led and MDT clinics including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

You will work closely with our team leaders for adult community services and stroke, as well as being part of our whole service Leadership and Management Group, spanning services across the age range. You will line manage a team of SLTs and TIs working within the hospital as well as leading a range of service improvements. MDT initiatives are encouraged.

We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role and we welcome informal visits.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria

• Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S&LT
• 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 experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of appropriate clinical network group
• Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
• Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
• Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
• Experience in service development / improvement.
• Experience of leading clinical audit
• Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
• Delivering Practice Supervision
• Contributing to Student training
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh / English therapy provision
• Experience of lecturing externally
• Experience of project management
• Additional clinical or health care related experience
• Experience in research
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Negotiation skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
• Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
• Awareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload
• Delivering Practice Supervision
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh / English therapy provision
• Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills