Speech and Language Therapist Locality Clinical Team Lead

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to lead a dedicated team in the heart of London. This role involves overseeing the education team across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea, ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering strong relationships with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring expertise in managing speech and language therapy for children and will play a pivotal role in enhancing community healthcare. Join a reputable organization committed to diversity and excellence in service, where your leadership will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction into the community service

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training, support and development in your career

Qualifications

• Experience with children having speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Leadership experience in managing a team or service area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Speech and Language Therapy Service Education Team.
• Ensure delivery of key performance indicators and maintain partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Auditory perceptual skills in assessment and diagnosis

IT literate

Knowledge of local and national policies

Collaborative models of working in schools

Education

Degree and License to Practice from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Evidence of leadership education and/or experience

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist Locality Clinical Team Lead

Band 8a

Main area: Speech and Language Therapist Locality Clinical Team Lead

Grade: Band 8a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.7 hours per week

Job ref: 824-INNER-6979867

Site: The Medical Centre, Town: London

Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 25/02/2025

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities in 11 London Boroughs.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic SLT to lead the Biborough SLT Education Team working across the two boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

The successful candidate will understand the day-to-day running of an education speech and language therapy team and be experienced in delivering SEND partnership working, including maintaining excellent relationships with commissioners and other partners, and ensuring delivery of contractual key performance indicators.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Speech and Language Therapy Service Education Team in the central London boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Working for our organisation

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person specification

Experience

• Highly specialist work with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience in managing/leading a team, service area or pathway
• Working in a multi-cultural community
• Experience in monitoring performance and providing feedback

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed auditory perceptual skills in assessment and diagnosis
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
• Current knowledge of local and national policies informing Education and healthcare
• Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools

Qualifications

• Degree and License to Practice from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Evidence of leadership education and/or experience or a willingness to undertake this

Due to the high number of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply as soon as you can if you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

At CLCH, we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open to anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.