Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking organization is seeking a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team at a prestigious hospital. This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical initiatives, manage a diverse team, and contribute to excellence in patient care. With a focus on quality improvement and staff development, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing service delivery within a supportive environment. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, surrounded by passionate professionals committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and lead change, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in quality improvement and staff management.
• Experience in clinical leadership within the Speech and Language Therapy profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Speech and Language Therapists within the Barts Heart and Cancer Centres.
• Promote initiatives and build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Staff Management

Communication Skills

Expertise in Oncology

Palliative Care Knowledge

Critical Care Experience

Cardiorespiratory Specialties

Education

Relevant Clinical Degree

Postgraduate Qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative clinician with a proven track record in quality improvement and staff management to join our forward-thinking department as the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

St Barts Therapies department aims to contribute to the hospital's mission to be a centre of excellence in cardiac, respiratory, and cancer care. We are passionate about service delivery innovation and fostering a healthy workplace culture where staff feel valued. Our department includes a diverse team of OT’s, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Support Workers.

Main duties of the job

This role involves clinical leadership and management, promoting and driving initiatives within the Speech and Language Therapy profession. The post holder will support and manage SaLTs within the Barts Heart and Cancer Centres, build collaborative relationships across the MDT and external agencies, and provide expert advice on complex clinical issues in Oncology, Palliative care, critical care, and Cardiorespiratory specialties.

The role will assist the head and deputy head of Therapies in setting strategic direction and achieving key objectives, co-created with the workforce and stakeholders, including service users.

You will benefit from a supportive multidisciplinary team and access to extensive education and development opportunities across clinical practice, research, education, and leadership.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, committed to excellence and innovation. We aim to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals renowned for safe, harm-free care, and a great place to work, guided by our WeCare values and promoting inclusion and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full description and person specification are available in the attached documents. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

Person specification

Experience, skills, qualifications, and other attributes required are detailed in the original description, including clinical experience, leadership, communication, and professional development competencies.