SLT Practice Development Lead for SLT Assistants

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Welwyn Garden City seeks a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term, 12-month position. The role involves supporting the development of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, providing highly specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people. Candidates should hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with relevant bodies, and possess strong skills in training and collaboration. Excellent benefits include generous leave and health support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts

Occupational Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Band 6/Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist.
• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy with specialist knowledge.
• Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance.
• Experience developing and delivering specialist training.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning & development of SLTAs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to upskill the new SLTA workforce.
• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and advice for children.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with health and education professionals.

Skills

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Training delivery

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT

Job description

Overview

Fantastic things are happening in Hertfordshire and you could be part of it!

Due to additional investment into our Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service, we are offering an amazing fixed term Band 7 opportunity, for an experienced, motivated and innovative SLT to join our growing team.

Fixed term 12 months; Hertfordshire wide; open to Band 6/Band 7 SLTs.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning & development of SLTAs, to develop and deliver a resilient and capable workforce.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across CYP therapies and relevant partners to develop and deliver training to upskill the new SLTA workforce.
• Ensure learning and development opportunities for staff reflect current and future focused skills and develop the necessary skills, competencies and experience that the service needs to achieve its objectives, considering NICE guidelines, RCSLT, HCPC Standards, SEND, national/regional/local policies.
• Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and advice service for children & young people (CYP).
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, working with other health and education professionals.

Qualifications

• Band 6/Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist.
• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy with experience and highly specialist knowledge in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy acquired through further theoretical training and experience to Master's level or equivalent in required speciality.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
• Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
• Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance.
• Experience in developing and delivering specialist training.
• In depth and expert knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• Effective problem-solving and organisational skill, including time and self-management skills.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless disability as defined by Equality Act 2010).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 with long service).
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata).
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support.
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes.
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers.
• Occupational Pension Scheme with competitive benefits.
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements.