B7 Clinical Team Lead Voice

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to lead and develop the Voice service for outpatients with clinical voice disorders at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical services, leading mentoring initiatives for junior staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary ENT team. This is a 12-month secondment opportunity, ideal for those looking to elevate their leadership skills while contributing to a well-established service.

Qualifications

• Experience with upper airways conditions and clinical voice disorders.
• Ability to deliver clinical services to adults and children.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery for adults and children with voice disorders.
• Conduct expert assessments for complex cases.
• Engage with the wider ENT multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Specialist assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant experience in Clinical Voice Disorders

Knowledge of neurology

Job description

12 month secondment opportunity (maternity cover) to operationally lead and deliver the Voice service to outpatients (adults and children) with clinical voice disorders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 6 SLT with relevant skills to develop a leadership portfolio. Candidates with experience working with upper airways conditions (e.g., chronic cough, laryngeal hypersensitivity, inducible laryngeal obstruction, and Long COVID) and underpinning knowledge of neurology are encouraged to apply.

The well-established model of an 'ENT SLT' service at ELHT offers potential for the successful applicant to contribute clinically to Head & Neck and FEES services, depending on competencies and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership and service development within Clinical Voice Disorders and ENT.
2. Deliver clinical services to adults and children with acquired voice, communication, and swallowing problems.
3. Utilize evidence-based, highly specialist skills for expert assessments and interventions for complex cases.
4. Support teaching, training, and mentoring junior staff as required.
5. Engage actively with the wider ENT multidisciplinary team.

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large provider of high-quality acute secondary healthcare for East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen, treating over 700,000 patients annually with a team of over 8,000 staff.

The SLT service includes clinical leads for Critical Care, Dysphagia, Head & Neck, Stroke, FEES, Videofluoroscopy, Neurorehabilitation, Care Homes, and Community services. The team is involved in service initiatives, research collaborations, and continuous professional development supported by supervision and regular appraisals.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Alison McLaughlin
Job title: Clinical & Operational Lead SLT
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]