Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Speech and Language Therapy team. You will be working alongside the SLT and Dietetics Manager and supported by the Therapies Management Team. You will lead across SLT teams including acute, voice, stroke and oncology, focused on the provision of clinical leadership and operational management. Please note, we are currently undertaking an AHP integration project across acute and community care pathways. This has the potential to significantly reshape the structure and delivery of AHP services within WAHT and may result in changes to the job description. Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment: As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel. If you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email robert.saunders1nhs.net. Main duties of the job Supporting the Head of Dietetics and SLT in the delivery of performance of the SLT service against financial, trust and group priorities and targets. Supporting the development and delivery of the clinical governance programme and working alongside senior nursing and other AHP colleagues on quality initiatives Responsible for the local interpretation and application of clinical and professional policies. Key link with local universities for the for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education To provide line management for more junior Speech and Language Therapists To spend 40% of working time clinically within your area of expertise About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-25-0138 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of performance of the SLT service against financial, trust and group priorities and targets in collaboration with the Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics service manager. To support and line manage staff working within the SLT team Supporting the development and delivery of the clinical governance programme and working alongside senior nursing and other AHP colleagues on quality initiatives Responsible for the local interpretation and application of clinical and professional policies. Key link with local universities for the for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of performance of the SLT service against financial, trust and group priorities and targets in collaboration with the Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics service manager. To support and line manage staff working within the SLT team Supporting the development and delivery of the clinical governance programme and working alongside senior nursing and other AHP colleagues on quality initiatives Responsible for the local interpretation and application of clinical and professional policies. Key link with local universities for the for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of study at a masters level or equivalent experience HCPC registered as a Speech and Language Therapist Recognised management/leadership qualification obtained or pending. Experience Essential Significant post-graduation experience in the NHS Significant post-graduation experience in the NHS. Experience of managing and leading staff Experience of working in specialist areas as part of a team. Experience of implementing evidence based practice for continuous service improvement. Experience of supervising staff. Experience of appraising others. Experience of teaching students and healthcare professionals. Experience in implementing clinical governance and change management. Clinical audit experience Supporting the development of others. Desirable Participation in clinical audit or research. Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment Essential As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel. Desirable Car driver essential as the role will include working across all 3 hospital sites (Worcester Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of study at a masters level or equivalent experience HCPC registered as a Speech and Language Therapist Recognised management/leadership qualification obtained or pending. Experience Essential Significant post-graduation experience in the NHS Significant post-graduation experience in the NHS. Experience of managing and leading staff Experience of working in specialist areas as part of a team. Experience of implementing evidence based practice for continuous service improvement. Experience of supervising staff. Experience of appraising others. Experience of teaching students and healthcare professionals. Experience in implementing clinical governance and change management. Clinical audit experience Supporting the development of others. Desirable Participation in clinical audit or research. Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment Essential As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel. Desirable Car driver essential as the role will include working across all 3 hospital sites (Worcester Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital). 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)