Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Torquay. The successful candidate will manage a community caseload and undertake leadership responsibilities. This position involves working with children and young people who have complex communication needs, providing clinical support, and fostering a collaborative environment. Leadership development opportunities are available, making it an excellent role for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must manage caseload of children with complex Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Experience in clinical support and supervision is required.
• Must be able to coordinate and oversee daily caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a community caseload of children and young people.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
• Provide clinical support and supervision.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Evidence-based practices

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We are excited to advertise a 0.8 WTE Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist position, offering opportunities to develop leadership skills. The main duties include managing a community caseload and undertaking team lead responsibilities.

The post is based in the Torbay, South and West locality.

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is developing an innovative, integrated model of children’s community services. We seek enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.

As part of a large community service, you will join a supportive group of professionals, fostering collaboration and professional growth, which will benefit your career development and support network.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing a caseload of children and young people with complex Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) using evidence-based practices.
2. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions in various settings, individually, in groups, or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Providing clinical support and supervision to less experienced SLTs within the team and across pathways of care, such as Speech, Language and Communication, Neurodiversity, Community Children’s Nursing, Physical and Sensory, and Vulnerable Children’s Pathways.
4. Working with the Clinical Team Manager to coordinate clinics and oversee daily caseload management.
5. Coordinating team audits and monitoring outcomes, reporting to the locality lead.
6. Participating in student placements.

CFHD comprises an alliance of NHS organizations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon, including:

• Torbay and South Devon FT
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon and Exeter FT
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

We provide integrated care based on the i-Thrive Framework, developed in partnership with children, young people, and families to ensure accessible and effective services.

Our children and young people have expressed that they value understanding, patience, respect, trustworthiness, and a non-judgmental approach from staff, which creates a positive and informal environment.

Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant partnership that benefits the communities we serve.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Charlotte Vaughan-Goodchild
• Job Title: Clinical Team Manager - Torbay South and West
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]