Lead Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Acute and Community Band 8A

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a senior Speech & Language Therapist for a Band 8A Lead role in Guernsey. The position requires substantial management responsibilities alongside direct patient care, with an attractive salary package including relocation assistance and a unique living environment in the Channel Islands.

Benefits

A higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site Staff Accommodation or generous allowance for private rental

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-registration experience, including Band 7 or equivalent.
• Full HCPC registration and membership with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists required.
• Motivated with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the island-wide Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.
• Lead, develop, and deliver the SLT Service integrated with other professional services.
• Consult and provide guidance to staff, managing a caseload of patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Education

Postgraduate dysphagia training qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably experienced senior Speech & Language Therapists to lead the Adult Acute and Community service in a Band 8A Lead post on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The SLT team comprises a Band 8A Clinical Lead, a Band 7 Specialist post (who will deputise), a Band 6 SLT, and a Band 3 Assistant.

You will be responsible for managing the island-wide Adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service in both the Acute Hospital and Community settings. Your role will include providing management, leadership, supervision, professional consultation, guidance, and advice to staff within this service.

In collaboration with key stakeholders, the postholder will work to:

1. Lead, plan, develop, and deliver a high-quality SLT Service that is well integrated with other professional services and reflects local needs;
2. Ensure appropriate financial control;
3. Promote governance and best practice principles in the delivery of the SLT Service.

The Adult SLT Service is small; whilst sufficient time will be allocated to management duties, you will also manage a caseload of patients with complex and highly complex needs.

A full job description is available upon application.

Please note: Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but has its own salary scale. The current Band 8A salary range is £70,723 to £86,357, plus an annual bonus of £1,605. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for annual and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey, with a population of 65,000, boasts some of Britain's finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

This unique, integrated health service offers a diverse range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex and supporting people within the wider community.

The States of Guernsey provides an excellent Speech & Language Therapy Service, supported by modern equipment and high standards of healthcare professionals.

Person requirements:

• Speech & Language Therapist with full HCPC registration and membership with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Five years post-registration experience, with current or recent experience at Band 7 or equivalent level
• Motivated, demonstrating a positive attitude and enthusiasm, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage conflict and work under pressure.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams
• A postgraduate dysphagia training qualification

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary
• An annual bonus of £1,605
• A flat rate 20% income tax
• No Council tax or VAT
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime rates.

*Full T&C in relocation directive

For an insight into Jarrodean as a consultancy and a summary of all current roles, visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, remember we offer a generous £500 bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.