Lead Speech And Language Therapist

RGH-Global Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to lead their therapies team. This exciting role involves delivering high-quality therapy services while managing a growing team. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model, balancing clinical delivery with leadership responsibilities. With opportunities for career development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals aged 0-25. Join a team that values communication and collaboration, and help shape the future of therapy services in the region.

Benefits

Supportive team

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to shape services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience in line managing and supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Speech and Language Therapy services across the North-West.
• Line manage Lead SLTs and promote a coaching culture.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Team Management

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Project Management

Education

Qualified/Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Position: Speech and Language Therapist - Head Of Therapies

Location: Bolton/Blackpool/Preston

Role: Permanent

Salary: £44,000 - £52,000 (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Due to movement and growth within the team, our client is looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team as Head of Therapies. This person will have the skills and motivation to support a growing team and facilitate effective communication for all. Our client supports individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidence-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.

The Role: This is an exciting and valuable role. The successful candidate will deliver Speech and Language Therapy services in the North-West and will work in a hybrid way, travelling to all these areas to undertake their head of therapies role. Clinically, the Speech and Language Therapist will have a broad range of experience and may have a clinical specialism. They will also have experience supervising and line managing others. As the Head of Therapies, the successful candidate will line manage Lead SLTs; promote a coaching culture; contribute to strategic planning; and lead on clinical quality standards.

There is expected to be a 50:50 split between clinical delivery and the Head of Therapies remit.

Requirements:

• Qualified/Registered Speech and Language Therapist with 5 or more years of experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in line managing others and managing projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in report writing and record keeping.

Benefits:

• A supportive team.
• Opportunities to shape the services.
• An attractive salary depending on experience.
• Hours that suit your needs and promote a work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities, including training and supervision to develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments, etc.