Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Integrated Care System; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Wallasey seeks a Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist. This role focuses on supporting children in special schools through assessment and intervention. You'll lead service development and supervise junior members of the team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and 3+ years of experience in therapeutic settings.

Benefits

Strong support network

Access to training opportunities

Clinical and management supervision

Qualifications

• 3+ years of qualified experience in relevant specialist area.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead on speech and language therapy service developments.
• Supervise and support junior therapists.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for children.

Skills

Assessment techniques

Analytical skills

Clinical governance

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

SLT degree or equivalent

Registered member of RCSLT

Registered member of HCPC

Job description

Go back Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 12 August 2025

We are seeking applications for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people who attend special schools.

The role includes speech, language and communication assessment and intervention for children and young people who have an EHCP.

The postholder will lead in service development work for specific areas of the Children's Speech and Language Therapy service and will take a lead in clinical supervision for their specialist area.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy team. The role will involve holding a caseload, leading on service developments and supervising other members of the team.

The post holder will work closely with all other members of the team, including more junior employees, where they will be expected to lead, supervise and delegate. The post holder will have experience of working with children and young people within special schools. The post holder will also have some experience of leading quality improvement projects.

You must have a Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification, be registered with the HCPC, and have relevant experience. The ability to drive and have access to a car is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive, friendly Speech and Language Therapy service with regular clinical team meetings and personal development planning to meet CPD needs, and with regular access to supervision. This is a forward thinking, driven team who are always looking for ways to improve the service and think creatively about intervention and different ways of working.

About us

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:

• We have a strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our team and organisation, and we strive to support each other at all times.
• We will provide opportunities to learn from highly experienced team members, including regular meetings and CPD sessions.
• We will provide both clinical and management supervision.
• We will provide opportunities for you to develop skills across a range of areas.
• We have opportunities to access external training if relevant to your role.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this exciting role.

Person Specification

Skills and attributes

• Can use a variety of assessment techniques
• Demonstrate analytical and reflection skills
• Understands and can use the principals of prioritisation
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance/audit
• Experience in supporting staff and their development
• Competent computer skills and ability to utilise Information Technology
• Demonstrates good auditory discrimination and ability to transcribe speech
• Able to demonstrate good leadership and the abilities to motivate others

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
• Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal
• Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment
• Able to work in difficult, distracting environments, with challenging clients and where intense levels of concentration are required
• Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
• Developed skills in negotiation and problem solving.
• Able to relate the values of the organisation to everyday practice
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Access to a car for work purposes

Qualifications and professional training

• SLT degree or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Evidence of postgraduate study.

Experience and knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years qualified with relevant specialist experience
• Experience of supervising / mentoring junior staff / students
• Experience of training others in specialist area
• Can manage own caseload of complex problems independently
• Knowledge of current trends in the management of specialist area
• Experience of project management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust