Children and Young People's Therapy Service Team Leader

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to take on a leadership role within a dynamic team. This position combines clinical responsibilities with management duties, allowing you to guide a team of therapists while directly impacting patient care. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork, and be part of a transformative journey in healthcare. Your expertise will be vital in delivering high-quality services to the community.

Benefits

In-service CPD

External training for critical courses

Monthly group supervision

Weekly management meetings

Child Protection supervision

Close working with team leader

Regular profession-specific clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in speech and language therapy with children.
• 2 years of clinical supervision experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and line management for a team of therapists.
• Work clinically with a school age caseload as part of The Balanced System.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

IT Literacy

Education

Professional Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values

We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.

We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.

As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.

We are on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

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Key Details

Location:

Site: The Beacon MASH, Folkestone
Address: Park Farm Road
Town: Folkestone
Postcode: CT19 5DN
Major / Minor Region: Kent

Contract type & working pattern:

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week

• Part time
• Flexible working

Salary:

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has come up due to the retirement of our current post holder for a team leader role within our Folkestone locality. We have 6 team leaders in our team - 2 in each base one of whom is either a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, and the other a speech and language therapist. You will work closely with the other team leader in your base, and the wider management team.

Whilst you will be working clinically as a speech and language therapist, our integrated approach to therapy will mean that you will have line management responsibility for speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists within the Folkestone locality.

Advert

This is a mixed clinical and management post. You will be providing operational and line management to an integrated team of therapists across the three professions (0.4 WTE) in the base. The remainder of the post is clinical with a school age caseload as part of The Balanced System. There may be opportunities to undertake ADOS assessments as part of our Autism Diagnostic pathway.

We Are Seeking

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A speech and language therapist with at least 6 years previous experience working with children, including 2 years of clinical supervision.

• Someone with evidence of working with staff from other departments/division.
• Someone with highly specialist speech and language therapy skills, preferably with experience of working within schools.
• Someone who is able to lead by example with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage people and resources.
• An effective registration with the Health Professions Council and a professional degree in speech and language therapy.
• A proactive, creative and highly motivated therapist.
• A flexible and organised therapist who is able to prioritise demands in response to changing circumstances.
• A team player to join our existing friendly team.
• Ability to travel round the locality.
• Someone who is IT literate.

In Return We Offer

• In-service CPD as well as external training for critical courses.
• Monthly group supervision with the other team leaders.
• Weekly management meetings which are supportive and encourage team working and equity across the service.
• Monthly supervision with a senior manager.
• Child Protection supervision 4 times per year.
• Close and supportive working with the other team leader in your base.
• Regular profession-specific clinical supervision.

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Bethan Rivett
Job title: CYP Therapy Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01304 222540