Job summary This band 7 Team Lead post is for maternity cover for the Dysphagia Lead. Ideally, we are looking for someone with under one year old dysphagia experience; however, proven Leadership skills are also highly preferred. The role is to deliver advanced Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment of patients and to act as a source of expertise to fellow clinicians, Trust managers, Healthcare Professionals and other services internal and external to the Trust as required. The post holder will be required to work effectively in collaboration with the full multidisciplinary team, including other health professionals to promote the development, planning and delivery of intervention programmes and training. This role also involves completion of clinical audits and evaluation of evidence based practice, initiating/participating in research within specialist areas. The post holder will also manage, supervise and appraise staff and students within the speech and language therapy service. Main duties, tasks & skills required To take a lead role within the team, providing advanced Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients. To take responsibility for own professional actions, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills to manage a caseload including highly complex and specialist cases, evidencing high-level problem solving, reasoning skills, and independence of judgment. To be a source of expertise, to identify, analyse, evaluate and problem solve to enable the development and delivery of individualised intervention and treatment programmes. To provide a consultative role with relatives and staff providing advice, recommendations, support, training, and instruction as identified. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, managing and prioritising own caseload and time. Maintain appropriate records and data inputting. To provide leadership and management on a daily basis to the therapy team, including supervision, appraisal and development. To be involved in the recruitment process as appropriate. To work in close collaboration with carers and community teams as applicable to patient need. To be accountable for own professional behaviour adhering to the RCSLT Code of Ethics, the Professional Code of Conduct, the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapy and monitor compliance of the same by junior Therapy staff. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination, and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. Job description Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see the attached job description. Person specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree HCPC registration Membership of RCSLT GCSEs (including A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent) 3 passes at A level (or equivalent) Experience Essential 3-5 years experience in paediatrics Evidence of a wide range of CPD activities relating to paediatric SLT and service development Able to identify development needs of self and support others to do the same Demonstrates in-depth knowledge about children's communication difficulties Sound understanding of SEND Code of Practice 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. UK Professional Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.