Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join their innovative department. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage a dedicated team within a prominent NHS trust, focusing on excellence in patient care. The successful candidate will engage in quality improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative workplace culture. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Wide-ranging clinical experience in critical care and rehabilitation.
• Senior experience managing adults with communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage Speech and Language Therapists.
• Support strategic direction and build collaborative relationships.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Relevant postgraduate training

Job description

All our hospitals have their own unique identities while sharing the same standards and values

You can shape your story with us.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allow you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Band 8A

Main area: Therapies Department, Grade: Band 8A, Contract: Permanent, Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full time, Flexible working, Job ref: 259-7122961SBH-A

Site: St Bartholomew's Hospital, Town: London, Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 Per annum inc, Salary period: Yearly, Closing: 14/05/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is on an improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus to continually improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We are committed to high standards of harm-free care and ensuring patients receive care in the right place at the right time. We aim to be an outstanding workplace where our WeCare values are visible and guide our collaborative work.

We support the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and are committed to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

We seek an experienced and innovative clinician with a 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.

Our Therapies department aims to contribute to the hospital's mission 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 and motivated. Our team includes 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, championing initiatives within the Speech and Language Therapy profession. The post holder will support and manage SaLT’s within the Barts Heart and Cancer Centres, build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, and provide expert advice on complex clinical issues, especially in Oncology, Palliative care, critical care, and Cardiorespiratory specialties.

The role supports strategic direction setting for the department, with objectives co-created with staff and stakeholders. 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 a prominent NHS trust committed to excellence and innovation, with a vision to provide safe, harm-free, and compassionate care. We strive to be an outstanding place to work, embodying our WeCare values and fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Experience

• Wide-ranging clinical experience, including critical care, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care
• Senior SaLT experience managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders, including use of instrumental assessments like Video Fluoroscopy and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation
• Experience in staff management, policy development, service improvement, and stakeholder engagement

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Recognized Speech and Language Therapy qualification, HCPC registration, and relevant postgraduate training

Other

• Professional conduct, continuous development, and presentation skills

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting a supportive environment for all staff. We support applications through the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and are dedicated to safeguarding and child protection policies.