Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy to provide strategic and operational leadership across the SLT service, with a focus on adult services to drive quality improvement, workforce development and transformation within NHS Wales.

Half of the role is clinical and half is leadership, spanning primary, community, acute and mental health settings, and you will lead clinical practice, coach staff, develop services, and nurture a positive

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable leadership experience.
• HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist.
• Significant continuous professional development as an SLT and leader.
• Evidence of operational service leadership and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the speech and language therapy service.
• Lead clinical and professional leadership for adult speech and language therapy services.
• Work as part of the leadership team with the Head of SLT and the Deputy Head (Paediatrics).
• Drive quality improvement, innovation and service excellence across the whole service.
• Lead workforce development and support SLTs, technical instructors and administrative colleagues.
• Support transformation and help shape and develop services across the Health Board.
• Foster a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered.
• Ensure high-quality, equitable and person-centred care for the populations served.
• Deliver clinical practice, about 50% of the role.

Skills

Coaching skills

Leadership skills

Deadlines management

Reflective practice

NHS Wales context

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Leadership qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy in the service run by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, a team of around 60 staff. Strategic and operational leadership, with a focus on adult services, to drive quality improvement, workforce development and transformation. Half the time is clinical and half leadership, across primary, community, acute and mental health settings. HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the speech and language therapy service
• Lead clinical and professional leadership for adult speech and language therapy services
• Work as part of the leadership team with the Head of SLT and the Deputy Head (Paediatrics)
• Drive quality improvement, innovation and service excellence across the whole service
• Lead workforce development and support SLTs, technical instructors and administrative colleagues
• Support transformation and help shape and develop services across the Health Board
• Foster a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered
• Ensure high-quality, equitable and person-centred care for the populations served
• Deliver clinical practice, about 50% of the role

What’s required

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable leadership experience

Registration & licenses

• HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist

Experience

• Significant continuous professional development as an SLT and leader
• Evidence of operational service leadership and development

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of coaching skills and experience
• Proven ability to develop others through coaching, teaching and skill sharing
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities
• Enhanced reflective skills applied to clinical practice and personal development
• Understanding of NHS Wales context and the challenges facing SLT services

Other

• Understanding and living BCUHB and NHS Wales Values and Behaviours

Nice to have

• Post-graduate management qualification
• Ability to work bilingually in English and Welsh
• Experience of leading risk management procedures within a team or service