SLT Operations Lead – 12-Month Maternity Cover

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous NHS pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead our SLT service on a maternity cover basis at Southampton General Hospital. This role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight of both adult and paediatric SLT services.

The post requires HCPC registration, a degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, and significant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified speech and language therapist registered with HCPC.
• Proven leadership experience in SLT settings.
• Experience in clinical leadership and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity leave cover for the SLT leadership at Southampton General Hospital.
• Lead and develop the acute adult and paediatric SLT service.
• Oversee staff allocation, absence management, service development and appraisal/supervision.
• Supervise senior SLT staff and liaise with clinical services to develop the service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

Degree/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to lead our SLT service on a maternity cover basis at Southampton General Hospital. This role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight of both adult and paediatric SLT services.

The post requires HCPC registration, a degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, and significant leadership experience.