Speech and Language Therapy - Statutory Team Lead

NHS; Amersham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to lead the Statutory Pathways Speech and Language Therapy service, making a meaningful impact on children's lives. This role involves coordinating high-quality interventions and mentoring junior staff in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Regular high-quality clinical supervision

Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development

Access to coaching and mentoring

NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum six years' experience as a therapist.
• Professional registration with HCPC.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, supervising.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of SALT services within statutory pathways.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Develop resources and training materials for school staff.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Motivational skills

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree

Postgraduate training within the client group

Degree or Diploma in Therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy - Statutory Team Lead

We have an exciting opportunity to coordinate and develop our Statutory Pathways Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) service. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families by ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.

Due to a secondment, we are seeking to recruit a 0.5 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Integrated Children and Young People's Therapy Service as the Speech and Language Therapy - Statutory Team Lead. This role also includes an opportunity to line manage and team lead other pathways within our School Aged and Statutory Pathway as required.

You will have the opportunity to influence the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people in Bucks.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our integrated therapy service, you will work closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team Leads to provide a cohesive and high-quality service. You will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of SALT services for children and young people across various settings, ensuring their needs are met in line with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of SALT services within statutory pathways.
• Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance under the direction of the Operational Lead for SALT.
• Develop resources and training materials to empower school staff and other professionals in supporting children with communication difficulties.
• Contribute to service development through evidence-based projects focused on improving SALT services for school-aged children.

What we offer:

We have a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice and professional skills. We offer a unique opportunity with our Practice Development Therapist, who works closely with our team leads and supports staff across all therapies. You will have access to:

• Regular high-quality clinical supervision
• Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development
• Clinical and caseload discussions with senior colleagues
• Access to coaching, mentoring, and external courses including CENs

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement and pension schemes, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We also provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the trust, believing that a diverse workforce positively impacts staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to have achieved the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] for guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions based on matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this post, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council License to Practice
• Postgraduate training within the client group
• Degree or Diploma in Therapy
• Professional registration with HCPC
• Member of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RCSLT, RCOT, CPS)
• Post-registration therapy experience
• Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Experience

• Experience relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
• Understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Minimum six years' experience as a therapist
• Experience mentoring, coaching, supervising
• Evidence of professional development
• Leadership and staff management experience
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit principles
• High standard of record keeping
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools
• Effective communication with young people, families, and MDT in English
• Motivational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Understanding of local, regional, and government initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Special Circumstances

• Ability to work county-wide
• Valid driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check, and a disclosure submission will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Operational Lead for Speech and Language Therapy

£46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata