Job summary
Due to movement and growth within
the team, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join
our team as Lead SLT (Education). This person will have the skills and motivation
to support our growing team and facilitate effective communication for all.
The successful candidate will deliver Speech and Language
Therapy serviceseitherinBlackpool, Bolton or Preston and will work in a hybrid way,
travelling to all these areas to undertake their Lead role.
Clinically, the Speech and
Language Therapist with have a broad range of experience and may have a
clinical specialism. They will also have experience of supervising and line
managing others. The successful candidate will support our growing team and shape
the innovative services delivered by our organisation as a whole.
Main duties of the job
There is expected to
be a split between clinical delivery and the 2 days Education Lead role.
As a Speech and
Language Therapist, the successful candidate willsupport children,
families, practitioners and partners to maximise communication potential.
As the lead for Education
they will Line mange SLTs and support the continuous improvement of people and
processes.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit
organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and
communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we
serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals
support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using
high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and
learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provide
services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has
grown in:
- Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees and
many consultants who support short term projects.
- Reach in 2023-2024, our services impacted over 18,000 children and families.
- And Impact!
We welcome
applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to
working with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work within
Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
- "Communicate has an excellent ethos.
Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically
and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked
for!"
- "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at
what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to
team members."
- "It's an absolute privilege to work for this
company and I'm so proud of it."
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is expected to be a split between clinical delivery and the 2 days Education Lead role.
As Education Lead
Contribute to the planning, co-ordination, monitoring and reporting of services to education settings
Contribute to the definition of quality standards and clinical pathways
Measure and audit performance against standards, policies and procedures
Alongside other lead SLTs and the Core team:
o Contribute to Lead meetings, Strategy meetings and projects, helping to steer the direction of Communicate SLT CIC
o Promote a coaching culture within the teams delivering SLT services, to support the growth of each team member and a cohesive team that delivers high quality services
o Line manage team members delivering services within schools, overseeing their supervision, appraisals, authorising leave and expenses on Evalu-8
o Agree a spending plan for the CPD budget and oversee purchases in line with the scheme of delegation
o Be alert to, report and mitigate risks in contract delivery
o Facilitate team meetings when required
o Represent Communicate at local and national level
o Ensure high quality service standards are provided, linked to commissioner expectations and standards of external bodies and stakeholders
Contribute to relevant tender submissions by supporting service planning and costing
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is expected to be a split between clinical delivery and the 2 days Education Lead role.
As Education Lead
Contribute to the planning, co-ordination, monitoring and reporting of services to education settings
Contribute to the definition of quality standards and clinical pathways
Measure and audit performance against standards, policies and procedures
Alongside other lead SLTs and the Core team:
o Contribute to Lead meetings, Strategy meetings and projects, helping to steer the direction of Communicate SLT CIC
o Promote a coaching culture within the teams delivering SLT services, to support the growth of each team member and a cohesive team that delivers high quality services
o Line manage team members delivering services within schools, overseeing their supervision, appraisals, authorising leave and expenses on Evalu-8
o Agree a spending plan for the CPD budget and oversee purchases in line with the scheme of delegation
o Be alert to, report and mitigate risks in contract delivery
o Facilitate team meetings when required
o Represent Communicate at local and national level
o Ensure high quality service standards are provided, linked to commissioner expectations and standards of external bodies and stakeholders
Contribute to relevant tender submissions by supporting service planning and costing
Person Specification
Motivation
Essential
- Motivated for clinical work within the location in which they are based.
Desirable
- Motivated to steer Communicate SLT to provide high quality services for all.
Experience
Essential
- 5 or more years experiences working as an SLT.
Desirable
- Experience in working with a wide range of clinical needs.
- Experience in service planning and impact monitoring.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters
Desirable
- Leadership / management training or experience
Person Specification
Motivation
Essential
- Motivated for clinical work within the location in which they are based.
Desirable
- Motivated to steer Communicate SLT to provide high quality services for all.
Experience
Essential
- 5 or more years experiences working as an SLT.
Desirable
- Experience in working with a wide range of clinical needs.
- Experience in service planning and impact monitoring.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters
Desirable
- Leadership / management training or experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
