An exciting clinical leadership opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, registered and experienced speech and language therapist to work in the Burnley and Pendle Team. This post will provide clinical leadership to SLT staff within the immediate team, as well as the development of clinical pathways and initiatives across Lancashire.
You will work in partnership with the Team Coordinator to support the day-to-day management of Speech and Language Therapy staff. This co-production relationship will focus on the day-to-day management and leadership of the team within Burnley and Pendle. You will manage a complex caseload and be capable of working autonomously to provide direct clinical care. You will be able to provide effective clinical and professional supervision, identify training needs of individuals, and lead on the delivery of suitable training, demonstrating high-level, expert speech and language therapy skills and knowledge. You will be required to support student placements and RCSLT competencies for newly qualified staff.
This position holds direct responsibility for the continued development and oversight of the SLT training package that is delivered by staff to setting staff and parents across the LSCFT footprint. In addition to this, we are seeking individuals who are interested in undertaking clinical transformation projects to shape our future service delivery model.
Within Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are passionate about providing the best possible care and continuing to improve and develop the services we provide. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team who has a personal interest, specialist knowledge, and relevant skill base in improving speech, language, and communication skills for children and young people. We require commitment and drive for promoting success and excellent leadership skills to engage and support the system in providing coordinated services to meet a range of communication needs.
For further information, please contact:
Alison McCarthy, Team Coordinator, Burnley and Pendle Team
Children’s Therapy Services: (01282) 628359
Please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Apr 2025.
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