Job summary
We have a new opportunity for someone to lead on establishing and developing the strategic direction and potential of Speech and Language Services within ASPH. We are looking for an individual that it excited by providing professional and clinical leadership to our speech and language therapists.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the leadership and operational management of Speech and Language services in medical, surgical, critical care inpatients
To provide professional and clinical leadership to speech and language therapists working within services at all Trust sites
To significantly contribute to the Therapy transformation agenda and lead on a number of key projects
To work in collaboration with key partners, stakeholders and other Therapy Leads in the planning and delivery of the therapy services at ASPH.
To work in partnership with key external stakeholders to deliver a seamless transition for patients between primary and secondary care.
To be responsible for the provision of post graduate training and education and opportunities for research and development across speech and language therapy using resources available
To establish effective clinical governance through agreed policies and procedures
To achieve high staff satisfaction scores and good staff retention rates.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the provision of Speech and Language services in medical, surgical, critical care inpatients.
Ensure effective high quality delivery of the above services in the Trust.
Recruit and retain high quality staff and manage teams with the appropriate skills and experience to deliver high quality care.
Ensure that all staff have personal development reviews and that their development needs are identified and addressed
Promote clinical governance through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and the management of clinical risk.
Play a key role in the therapy management team for issues affecting the services and teams.
Lead on establishing and developing the strategic direction and potential of Speech and Language Services within the Trust linking in with other members of the senior leadership team.
Represent therapy services at a range of forums, deputising for the Associate Director of Therapies as required.
Manage budgets for allocated services ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the provision of Speech and Language services in medical, surgical, critical care inpatients.
Ensure effective high quality delivery of the above services in the Trust.
Recruit and retain high quality staff and manage teams with the appropriate skills and experience to deliver high quality care.
Ensure that all staff have personal development reviews and that their development needs are identified and addressed
Promote clinical governance through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and the management of clinical risk.
Play a key role in the therapy management team for issues affecting the services and teams.
Lead on establishing and developing the strategic direction and potential of Speech and Language Services within the Trust linking in with other members of the senior leadership team.
Represent therapy services at a range of forums, deputising for the Associate Director of Therapies as required.
Manage budgets for allocated services ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree or equivalent
- MSc in related area clinical or managerial or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working at a senior level in the acute setting
- Leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Experience of developing care pathways and protocols and of developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience of managing relationships and developing services with key partners, including GPs, Local Authorities and other agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree or equivalent
- MSc in related area clinical or managerial or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working at a senior level in the acute setting
- Leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Experience of developing care pathways and protocols and of developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience of managing relationships and developing services with key partners, including GPs, Local Authorities and other agencies
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).
