Job overview
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 working across both hospital sites. You will be working alongside another Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, supported by the Therapies Management Team. You will lead across Acute SLT, ITU, Oncology and Acute Paediatric services focused on clinical leadership and operational management.
Both Clinical Lead posts work collaboratively and provide support to other services during periods of leave. Please note, allocation of the specialist pathways may be subject to change depending on service needs. The SLT team at BHRUT are a dynamic team who drive innovation and service development at all levels; have a look at our X account to see what we've been doing recently @BHRUT_SLT.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake a Clinical Lead and operational role in delivering and evaluating SLT Services in BHRUT across BHR Hospital sites.
2. Take a major role in developing, delivering, and evaluating SLT Services by assisting with the production of reports, making recommendations for change and ensuring all staff are well informed about both SLT and BHRUT issues.
3. To lead in your clinical area of expertise to develop and implement service improvements in this area.
4. Supervision and appraisal of a highly motivated group of Band 7 SLT's and teaching the wider SLT team.
5. Lead on professional advice regarding the SLT Service, including assessment and intervention for the service.
6. Be responsible for ensuring professional standards of Speech and Language Therapists are maintained within the SLT Service.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
* B.Sc. (hon) Speech and language therapy
* H.C.P.C. Registration
Desirable criteria
* MSc in specialist field.
* RCSLT Membership
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Recent and relevant leadership experience.
* Recent and extensive clinical experience as a senior clinician in the relevant field.
* Experience of service development and implementing, evaluating and managing change.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
* Expert knowledge of relevant conditions
* Evidence of ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
* Understand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application i.e. audit
Desirable criteria
* Teaching in FEES and VFSS
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