Operational Lead School Age & Statutory Speech and Language Therapy
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? If so, we welcome you to join our innovative and dynamic Children & Young People's Integrated Therapy Service.
Why Now? We are committed to tackling health inequalities by embedding the Personalised Care Model approach. To strengthen this approach, it's important that our leadership team is representative of the diverse communities we support in Buckinghamshire. We therefore welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced candidates.
We are keen to diversify our leadership team and are committed to developing leaders with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We foster a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
Why Us? You will join a compassionate and enthusiastic senior leadership team working jointly with the Head of Service, the Operational Lead for Early Years Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Pathway Leads, and Operational Leads for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to ensure the high-quality delivery of these services.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be our Operational Lead for Speech and Language School Age Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to our school age speech and language therapy pathways. Our service is an Integrated Therapies model, consisting of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, providing therapy support for children and young people with education, health, and care needs in partnership with the Local Area.
What is Involved? Oversee the delivery of speech and language therapy services for school-aged children, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. As a newly re-commissioned service within a programme of transformation in the Local Area for children with SEND, you will co-produce services with service users and key partners in health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector to support a whole system response to the needs of children and young people. Manage resolution processes as necessary, ensuring every child's voice is heard and their needs are met with care and respect.
Job Responsibilities
Further Information: For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
We are offering an opportunity for you to develop your skills and encourage you to apply even if you feel you need support in some areas. If you would like further information or to arrange informal discussions/visits, please contact: Fiona Barry, Head of Service for Children and Young Peoples Integrated Therapies via f.barry@nhs.net or 07866157024.
We want to ensure you perform at your best during the interview process. Therefore, all shortlisted candidates will receive a range of interview questions and details of what to expect in the interview process in advance.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
* Degree or Diploma (Speech and Language Therapy) Professional registration with HCPC.
* Member of relevant professional body e.g., RCSLT. Post graduate clinical/ management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.
* Significant demonstrable experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
Experience
* Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.
* Experience of effectively leading and implementing change.
* Experience of monitoring staff performance.
* Experience of budget management / management of resources.
* Extensive experience of working with school aged children.
* Experience of tribunal and resolution work and processes.
Values
* Communicates openly, honestly, and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships.
* Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
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.
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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