Job summary
Community Care Division has a number of exciting opportunities providing leadership and oversight to our clinical teams, working in partnership with service users, carers and other key stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of outcomes.
Our staff deliver community health services to people in their own homes, in locations including health centres and clinics, NHS Walk-In Centres and older adults intermediate care is provided at several facilities across the Division.
We also deliver specialist dental health care and therapy services. Our teams work closely with GPs and other health and social care services to ensure patients are cared for with the best support, closer to their home.
We know that the borough or 'Place' we live in and the communities we belong to affect our health in a number of ways and by working together, we know that we can drastically improve population health.
The successful candidates will be required to provide strategic operational and clinical leadership using the most up to date and evidence-based theory and practice and offer expert clinical advice for service users, carers, staff and other professionals.
The post holders will be able to demonstrate advanced competence in highly complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs within Community and Inpatient Services.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12 month secondment where the successful candidate will provide clinical and professional leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy workforce and be professionally accountable for the planning and delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy across the Division, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient person-centred care.
Provide visible leadership, lead and inspire the Speech and Language Therapy workforce within the Division and act as role model ensuring that the Registered and Support Workforce within Speech and Language Therapy are empowered to participate in and influence decision making at all levels.
To lead on a number of quality and clinical governance matters and initiatives within Speech and Language Therapy as directed by the Head of Allied Health Professionals and support the delivery of the Trust's Clinical Strategy and Quality Account which includes the delivery of Zero Harm Perfect Care Goals in the Division.
To contribute to the development of high-quality innovative services through the Trust's professional and clinical governance frameworks, including the implementation of national guidance and lead on and promote best evidence-based practice to achieve clinical excellence and deliver service improvements in teams where there is Speech and Language Therapy provision
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy workforce within the Division contributing to the development of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services through the Trusts professional and clinical governance frameworks, including the implementation of national guidance and leading on and promoting best evidence-based practice in Speech and Language Therapy to achieve clinical excellence and ensure the highest levels of clinical practice and professional standards are delivered.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES of the role include:
1. To provide clinical and professional leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy workforce and be professionally accountable for the planning and delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy across the Division, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient person centred care.
2. Provide visible leadership, lead and inspire the Speech and Language Therapy workforce within the Division and act as role model ensuring that the Registered and Support Workforce within Speech and Language Therapy are empowered to participate in and influence decision making at all levels.
3. To act as a clinical expert in complex cases and offer assistance in resolving complex clinical Speech and Language Therapy issues, alongside providing direct clinical care as a Registered Speech and Language Therapist.
4. To undertake specific specialised Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention as appropriate, identifying Speech and Language Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan to deliver and implement person-centred individual and/or group interventions, evaluating treatment to measure progress and ensure clinical effectiveness as appropriate.
5. To provide representation for Speech and Language Therapy and other Allied Health Professions in decision-making, raising awareness of the contribution of Speech and Language Therapy and promoting the role of Speech and Language Therapy within services and clinical teams.
6. To lead on a number of quality and clinical governance matters and initiatives within Speech and Language Therapy as directed by the Head of Allied Health Professionals and support the delivery of the Trusts Clinical Strategy and Quality Account which includes the delivery of Zero Harm Perfect Care Goals in the Division.
7. To contribute to the development of high-quality innovative services through the Trusts professional and clinical governance frameworks, including the implementation of national guidance and lead on and promote best evidence-based practice to achieve clinical excellenceand deliver service improvements in teams where there is Speech and Language Therapy provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy workforce within the Division contributing to the development of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services through the Trusts professional and clinical governance frameworks, including the implementation of national guidance and leading on and promoting best evidence-based practice in Speech and Language Therapy to achieve clinical excellence and ensure the highest levels of clinical practice and professional standards are delivered.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES of the role include:
1. To provide clinical and professional leadership to the Speech and Language Therapy workforce and be professionally accountable for the planning and delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy across the Division, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and efficient person centred care.
2. Provide visible leadership, lead and inspire the Speech and Language Therapy workforce within the Division and act as role model ensuring that the Registered and Support Workforce within Speech and Language Therapy are empowered to participate in and influence decision making at all levels.
3. To act as a clinical expert in complex cases and offer assistance in resolving complex clinical Speech and Language Therapy issues, alongside providing direct clinical care as a Registered Speech and Language Therapist.
4. To undertake specific specialised Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention as appropriate, identifying Speech and Language Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan to deliver and implement person-centred individual and/or group interventions, evaluating treatment to measure progress and ensure clinical effectiveness as appropriate.
5. To provide representation for Speech and Language Therapy and other Allied Health Professions in decision-making, raising awareness of the contribution of Speech and Language Therapy and promoting the role of Speech and Language Therapy within services and clinical teams.
6. To lead on a number of quality and clinical governance matters and initiatives within Speech and Language Therapy as directed by the Head of Allied Health Professionals and support the delivery of the Trusts Clinical Strategy and Quality Account which includes the delivery of Zero Harm Perfect Care Goals in the Division.
7. To contribute to the development of high-quality innovative services through the Trusts professional and clinical governance frameworks, including the implementation of national guidance and lead on and promote best evidence-based practice to achieve clinical excellenceand deliver service improvements in teams where there is Speech and Language Therapy provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- Diploma/Degree or equivalent Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- Relevant post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post-qualified study/short courses and Continuing Professional Development
- Leadership/management qualifications
- Membership of Professional Body (RCSLT)
- Membership /Activity of special interest group/networks
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Supervision and line management experience
- Service development and innovation in Speech and Language Therapy Services
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Speech and Language Therapy
- Knowledge and specialist application of assessment and intervention with designated client group
- Application of Models of Practice and standardised assessments & outcome measures
- Implementation of polices/guidelines and ability to make recommendations Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Understanding of team/group dynamics
- Detailed knowledge of Health legislation/policy, including risk assessment and implications
- Ability to critically analyse and deliver on the clinical governance agenda
- Ability to resolve complex operational and strategic issues with relevant stakeholders
Desirable
- Post registration experience in a range of clinical settings
- Practice Educator Qualification
- Research experience and research skills
- Teaching / training experience
- Participation in regional / national forums
- Line management of non-Speech and Language Therapy workforce
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- Diploma/Degree or equivalent Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- Relevant post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post-qualified study/short courses and Continuing Professional Development
- Leadership/management qualifications
- Membership of Professional Body (RCSLT)
- Membership /Activity of special interest group/networks
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Supervision and line management experience
- Service development and innovation in Speech and Language Therapy Services
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in Speech and Language Therapy
- Knowledge and specialist application of assessment and intervention with designated client group
- Application of Models of Practice and standardised assessments & outcome measures
- Implementation of polices/guidelines and ability to make recommendations Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Understanding of team/group dynamics
- Detailed knowledge of Health legislation/policy, including risk assessment and implications
- Ability to critically analyse and deliver on the clinical governance agenda
- Ability to resolve complex operational and strategic issues with relevant stakeholders
Desirable
- Post registration experience in a range of clinical settings
- Practice Educator Qualification
- Research experience and research skills
- Teaching / training experience
- Participation in regional / national forums
- Line management of non-Speech and Language Therapy workforce
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).
