Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team. This role involves leading clinical and operational management across multiple hospital sites, fostering innovation, and enhancing service delivery. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with fellow therapists and management teams to ensure high standards of care and support the development of junior staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience and extensive clinical experience as a senior clinician.
• Expert knowledge of speech and language therapy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate SLT services across BHRUT hospital sites.
• Develop and implement service improvements in clinical areas.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Expertise

Service Development

Clinical Governance

Supervisory Skills

Education

B.Sc. (hon) Speech and Language Therapy

H.C.P.C. Registration

MSc in Specialist Field

Job description

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do

This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lePIUCfMPLk

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Speech and Language Therapy team working across both hospital sites.

You will be working alongside another Band 8a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, supported by the Therapies Management Team. You will lead across Acute SLT, ITU and Oncology services focused on clinical leadership and operational management. Both Clinical Lead posts work collaboratively and provide support to other services during periods of leave. Please note, allocation of the specialist pathways may be subject to change depending on service needs.

The SLT team at BHRUT are a dynamic team who drive innovation and service development at all levels; have a look at our X account to see what we've been doing recently @BHRUT_SLT

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake a Clinical Lead and operational role in delivering and evaluating SLT Services in BHRUT across BHR Hospital sites.
2. Take a major role in developing, delivering, and evaluating SLT Services by assisting with the production of reports, making recommendations for change and ensuring all staff are well informed about both SLT and BHRUT issues.
3. To lead in your clinical area of expertise to develop and implement service improvements in this area.
4. Supervision and appraisal of a highly motivated group of Band 7 SLT's and teaching the wider SLT team.
5. Lead on professional advice regarding the SLT Service, including assessment and intervention for the service.
6. Be responsible for ensuring professional standards of Speech and Language Therapists are maintained within the SLT Service.

Working for our organisation

We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.

Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Advert may close early if we receive sufficient amount of applicants.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• B.Sc. (hon) Speech and language therapy
• H.C.P.C. Registration

Desirable criteria

• MSc in specialist field.
• RCSLT Membership

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Recent and relevant leadership experience.
• Recent and extensive clinical experience as a senior clinician in the relevant field.
• Experience of service development and implementing, evaluating and managing change.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• Expert knowledge of relevant conditions
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Understand clinical governance and its implications for service delivery and demonstrate evidence of its application i.e. audit

Desirable criteria

• Teaching in FEES and VFSS

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.

Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.

In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.

We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.

If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 840.3KB)
• Policy Statement - Ex Offenders (PDF, 104.6KB)
• Our Annual Goals (PDF, 2.0MB)
• Candidate Journey (PDF, 186.7KB)