Job Summary
Due to movement and growth within the team, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team as Head of Therapies. This person will have the skills and motivation to support our growing team and facilitate effective communication for all.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will deliver Speech and Language Therapy services either in Blackpool, Bolton, Halton (Widnes and Runcorn), or Liverpool and will work in a hybrid way, travelling to all these areas to undertake their Head of Therapies role.
Clinically, the Speech and Language Therapist will have a broad range of experience and may have a clinical specialism. They will also have experience of supervising and line managing others. The successful candidate will support our growing team and shape the innovative services delivered by our organisation as a whole.
About Us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool; however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has grown in:
1. Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees and many consultants who support short-term projects.
2. Reach - in 2022-2023, our services impacted over 14,000 children and families.
3. And Impact!
We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.
Date Posted
10 November 2024
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference Number
B0624-24-0019
Job Locations
Communicate SLT CIC, Business First Ltd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RP
Special school, Bolton, BL7 9AB
Special school, Liverpool, L9 7AB
Glendale Family Centre, Wren Close, Palacefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2QA
Job Responsibilities
There is expected to be a 50:50 split between clinical delivery and the Head of Therapies remit.
The clinical work will be somewhat dependent on the location:
* Blackpool = Mainstream school and/or SEN / ASD assessments
* Bolton and Liverpool = SEN in a Special school
* Halton = Mainstream school and/or SEN in Special schools and Resource Bases
As the Head of Therapies, the successful candidate will line manage Lead SLTs; promote a coaching culture; contribute to strategic planning; and lead on clinical quality standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters
Desirable
* Leadership / management training
Experience
Essential
* 5 or more years experience working as an SLT
* Experience in working with a wide range of clinical needs
* Experience line managing others and managing projects
Desirable
* Experience in strategic decision making
Ethos
Essential
* Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback
* Is aligned with Communicate SLT's vision and mission
* Behaves in line with Communicate SLT's values
Desirable
* Motivated to steer Communicate SLT to provide high-quality services for all
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.
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: Communicate SLT CIC
Address: Business First Ltd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RP
Employer's Website: https://communicate-slt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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