Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity to lead the Speech and Language Therapy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as Head of Adult Speech and Language Therapy on a permanent basis for 4 days per week. You will be joining a friendly and innovative team who are passionate about delivering high quality patient care. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, dynamic leader. An exciting clinical element to this role will be the opportunity to provide clinical leadership and management to the Videofluoroscopy service and/or the FEES service depending on experience. The Speech and Language Therapy Team provides inpatient and outpatient services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital across Stroke, Medicine/Neurology and ENT. We are proud of our established Videofluoroscopy service and our developing FEES service. We take an active part in research and have an Advanced Practice SLT in ENT role within the team. Our service is part of the wider Therapies and Dietetics Care Unit within the Diagnostics, Clinical Support and Cancer Services Division. Main duties of the job Job purpose To have management accountability for the delivery of the adult speech and language therapy service in accordance with agreed service objectives. Provides professional leadership of the adult speech and language therapy service provided. Key Result Areas To develop and maintain a strategic vision for the speech and language therapy service. To work in collaboration with other senior members of the Pharmacy & Therapy care unit and other Care Units to develop a responsive speech and language therapy service. To ensure that speech and language therapy staff are aware of the objectives set for the speech and language therapy service and that these are reflected within the staff appraisal and development process. To interpret clinical and professional policies and NHS guidance to ensure that the speech and language therapy components of the care unit and Trust plans are appropriately updated. To build working relationships with senior clinical and non-clinical staff within the North Derbyshire Health Community to realise opportunities and benefits from joint working. To collaborate where appropriate with speech and language therapy managers across the East Midlands. To manage a clinical caseload providing specialist speech and language therapy intervention as a practicing clinician. To ensure that the speech and language training needs of nursing, medical, other staff and patients are met. About us Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always: Show COMPASSION - treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect Aim for high ACHIEVEMENT - providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time Foster RELATIONSHIPS - being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do Create the right ENVIRONMENT - providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environment Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 166-DCSC-6959108 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:1. To be managerially accountable for the speech and language therapy budget, ensuring that finances are used effectively2. To effectively manage clinical activity, waiting lists, response times, demand and capacity ensuring that the service meets standards of deliveryOPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:1. To deliver through the senior speech and language therapy teams the active management of all aspects ofspeech and language therapy services making optimal use of resources available.2. To ensure that activity undertaken by the service is recorded accurately in the SystmOne EPR, and that data extracts are used to review and promote service efficiency and effectiveness.3. To identify and implement innovative service developments in support of modernisation and service improvement.4. To ensure that the speech and language service remains responsive to the needs of patients and that patients and the public are actively involved in the design and delivery of speech and language therapy services.5. To deputise for the Head of Therapy Services as required.QUALITY GOVERNANCE:1. To actively involve the speech and language therapy service and its staff in the implementation and development of Quality Governance.2. To ensure that all aspects of speech and language therapy services meet any agreed national or Trust minimum standards including those relating to clinical supervision and competency and where this is not the case to identify appropriate actions.3. To ensure that all errors, complaints and incidents are managed in accordance with the Trusts Incident Reporting Policy4. To ensure that effective mechanisms are in place for both clinical and organisational audit.5. As a senior leader to actively contribute to the operation, management and strategic direction of the Trust6. To advise the Care Unit and the wider Trust on professional issues relevant to adult speech and language therapy7. To represent the adult speech and language therapy service on appropriate forums within the North Derbyshire Health Community and in the East Midlands region as required. .HUMAN RESOURCES:1. To promote recruitment and retention strategies which ensure appropriate skills are available to the needs of service users.2. To ensure that all staff receive appropriate professional training which is linked to the aims and objectives of the adult speech and language therapy service, and the Trust.3. To ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to confirm the registration of relevant staff to ensure access to CPD and that staff maintain personal portfolios where required.4. To co-ordinate and develop student placements in association with partners in education.5. To ensure that systems are in place to identify poor performance of any type and that any individuals identified are appropriately supported and managed in accordance with Trust policy.6. To ensure good Health and Safety practices are adopted by staff through providing a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors in the speech and language therapy department and clinical facilities. Job description Job responsibilities BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:1. To be managerially accountable for the speech and language therapy budget, ensuring that finances are used effectively2. To effectively manage clinical activity, waiting lists, response times, demand and capacity ensuring that the service meets standards of deliveryOPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:1. To deliver through the senior speech and language therapy teams the active management of all aspects ofspeech and language therapy services making optimal use of resources available.2. To ensure that activity undertaken by the service is recorded accurately in the SystmOne EPR, and that data extracts are used to review and promote service efficiency and effectiveness.3. To identify and implement innovative service developments in support of modernisation and service improvement.4. To ensure that the speech and language service remains responsive to the needs of patients and that patients and the public are actively involved in the design and delivery of speech and language therapy services.5. To deputise for the Head of Therapy Services as required.QUALITY GOVERNANCE:1. To actively involve the speech and language therapy service and its staff in the implementation and development of Quality Governance.2. To ensure that all aspects of speech and language therapy services meet any agreed national or Trust minimum standards including those relating to clinical supervision and competency and where this is not the case to identify appropriate actions.3. To ensure that all errors, complaints and incidents are managed in accordance with the Trusts Incident Reporting Policy4. To ensure that effective mechanisms are in place for both clinical and organisational audit.5. As a senior leader to actively contribute to the operation, management and strategic direction of the Trust6. To advise the Care Unit and the wider Trust on professional issues relevant to adult speech and language therapy7. To represent the adult speech and language therapy service on appropriate forums within the North Derbyshire Health Community and in the East Midlands region as required. .HUMAN RESOURCES:1. To promote recruitment and retention strategies which ensure appropriate skills are available to the needs of service users.2. To ensure that all staff receive appropriate professional training which is linked to the aims and objectives of the adult speech and language therapy service, and the Trust.3. To ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to confirm the registration of relevant staff to ensure access to CPD and that staff maintain personal portfolios where required.4. To co-ordinate and develop student placements in association with partners in education.5. To ensure that systems are in place to identify poor performance of any type and that any individuals identified are appropriately supported and managed in accordance with Trust policy.6. To ensure good Health and Safety practices are adopted by staff through providing a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors in the speech and language therapy department and clinical facilities. Person Specification Qualification and Training Essential BSc in Speech and Language Therapy/HCPC registered Management / leadership training or evidence of experience Experience Essential Evidence of staff management/supervision Clinical experience in Speech Therapy in Acute setting Desirable Experience of managing a budget Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent time management skills Communication; written, verbal and presentation skills to a range of audiences Personal attributes Essential Reliable and conscientious Ability to nurture talent and develop staff Person Specification Qualification and Training Essential BSc in Speech and Language Therapy/HCPC registered Management / leadership training or evidence of experience Experience Essential Evidence of staff management/supervision Clinical experience in Speech Therapy in Acute setting Desirable Experience of managing a budget Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent time management skills Communication; written, verbal and presentation skills to a range of audiences Personal attributes Essential Reliable and conscientious Ability to nurture talent and develop staff 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)