Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has come up due to the retirement of our current post holder for a team leader role within our Folkestone locality. We have 6 team leaders in our team - 2 in each base one of whom is either a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, and the other a speech and language therapist. You will work closely with the other team leader in your base, and the wider management team.
Whilst you will be working clinically as a speech and language therapist, our integrated approach to therapy will mean that you will have line management responsibility for speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists within the Folkestone locality.
Main duties of the job
This is a mixed clinical and management post. You will be providing operational and line management to an integrated team of therapists across the three professions (0.4 WTE) in the base. The remainder of the post is clinical with a school age caseload as part of The Balanced System. There may be opportunities to undertake ADOS assessments as part of our Autism Diagnostic pathway.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that the children's community services are currently going through a tender process and will be provided within a new organisation from the beginning of October 2025.
Date posted
28 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-0161WCY
Job locations
The Beacon MASH, Folkestone
Park Farm Road
Folkestone
CT19 5DN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We Are Seeking:
* A speech and language therapist with at least 6 years previous experience working with children, including 2 years of clinical supervision.
* Someone with evidence of working with staff from other departments/division.
* Someone with highly specialist speech and language therapy skills, preferably with experience of working within schools.
* Someone who is able to lead by example with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage people and resources.
* An effective registration with the Health Professions Council and a professional degree in speech and language therapy.
* A proactive, creative and highly motivated therapist.
* A flexible and organised therapist who is able to prioritise demands in response to changing circumstances.
* A team player to join our existing friendly team.
* Ability to travel round the locality.
* Someone who is IT literate.
In Return We Offer:
* In-service CPD as well as external training for critical courses.
* Monthly group supervision with the other team leaders.
* Weekly management meetings which are supportive and encourage team working and equity across the service.
* Monthly supervision with a senior manager.
* Child Protection supervision 4 times per year.
* Close and supportive working with the other team leader in your base.
* Regular profession-specific clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters degree or equivalent experience.
* AHP qualified and HCPC registered.
Desirable
* Leadership or management qualification/training.
Skills
Essential
* Involvement in clinical audit and a demonstrable understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
* Contribution to policy, planning and service development/improvement.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of successfully managing resources including people and materials.
* Experience as a clinical supervisor.
Desirable
* Experience of appraising more junior staff and leading on their PDP.
* Experience of dealing with Human Resources issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness monitoring, staff induction.
Knowledge
Essential
* Strong understanding of the principles of change management.
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Beacon MASH, Folkestone
Park Farm Road
Folkestone
CT19 5DN
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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