Job summary The Community Speech & Language Therapy Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Speech & Language Therapist on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The post is to predominantly provide additional operational leadership and performance management through a team leader role, however there will be an expectation to manage a small caseload and to be flexible in nature regarding inputting into the clinical work area that may be required across the team. The successful post holder would oversee and co-ordinate the team's workload, ensuring effective overall caseload management and patient flow. They will hold operational responsibility for performance management, sickness absence management, staff appraisal, capability, code of conduct, risk management and informal 'on the spot' resolution for a team of speech and language therapists. The post is based in the community, and so there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to enable them to travel to, and between various locations throughout the week. If you are enthusiastic about this post, we would welcome an informal discussion / visit, and an application. Main duties of the job To provide operational leadership to a team of speech and language therapists ensuring they provide a high-quality speech and language therapy service to children in a variety of community settings including clinics, schools and nurseries. To work flexibly to assess and provide a range of therapeutic interventions using specialist knowledge to children across a range of clinical areas. About us Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. Inaddition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, incollaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme Extensive staff health and well-being programmes Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 411-COM-24-6762172 Job locations Kilby House Liverpool Innovation Park, Digital Way, Edge Lane Drive Liverpool L7 9NJ Job description Job responsibilities To manage and prioritise a caseload of children and young people (CYP) aged 0-19, who present with a complex profile of speech, language and / or communication needs. To work with clients, their parents/carers and other agencies involved with their care, in a range of settings including specialist and mainstream schools, nurseries, Childrens Centres and other community settings. To use highly skilled assessment procedures to gather information pertinent to the speech, language and communication needs of the CYP. To provide highly specialist written reports and verbal advice, including training relevant professionals and the families. To support the wider team leaders in operationally leading a team of Speech & Language Therapists and / or Assistants. To support and co-ordinate, in conjunction with the deputy leads, the workload of the service. To work in a multi-disciplinary team to support the identification of and support to CYP presenting with feeding / swallowing difficulties. Job description Job responsibilities To manage and prioritise a caseload of children and young people (CYP) aged 0-19, who present with a complex profile of speech, language and / or communication needs. To work with clients, their parents/carers and other agencies involved with their care, in a range of settings including specialist and mainstream schools, nurseries, Childrens Centres and other community settings. To use highly skilled assessment procedures to gather information pertinent to the speech, language and communication needs of the CYP. To provide highly specialist written reports and verbal advice, including training relevant professionals and the families. To support the wider team leaders in operationally leading a team of Speech & Language Therapists and / or Assistants. To support and co-ordinate, in conjunction with the deputy leads, the workload of the service. To work in a multi-disciplinary team to support the identification of and support to CYP presenting with feeding / swallowing difficulties. Person Specification Education & Training Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent. Desirable Evidence of completion of leadership and / or managerial modules Experience Essential Significant relevant experience post qualification, including demonstrable evidence working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. Desirable Leading a team within the clinical environment Knowledge & Skills Essential Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group. In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group) In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit Working knowledge of standards of record keeping Knowledge of Trust policies relating to people management Desirable A working knowledge of systems such as ESR / eRoster Person Specification Education & Training Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent. Desirable Evidence of completion of leadership and / or managerial modules Experience Essential Significant relevant experience post qualification, including demonstrable evidence working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. Desirable Leading a team within the clinical environment Knowledge & Skills Essential Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group. In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group) In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit Working knowledge of standards of record keeping Knowledge of Trust policies relating to people management Desirable A working knowledge of systems such as ESR / eRoster 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Kilby House Liverpool Innovation Park, Digital Way, Edge Lane Drive Liverpool L7 9NJ Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)