Job summary
If you are wanting an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and work with an Early Years Complex Needs caseload then this is the post for you. This job involves supporting the Speech and language Therapy leadership team to improve and develop the Speech and Language Therapy Department to deliver services within acute and community settings. The successful candidate will work alongside the Service Lead and other clinical leads within the team in order to deliver Speech and language Therapy Services across Wakefield and Pontefract.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills, alongside a good sense of humour and be team focussed. You would be joining a team with a good skill mix of specialist Therapists, assistants and admin staff and will maintain a clinical caseload in both communication and dysphagia.
Main duties of the job
To be an experienced Speech and Language therapist to lead the Early Years Complex Needs Team clinically, managerially and professionally, delivering a service within the acute and community setting.
To be responsible for own continued professional development and of the EYCN Team. To facilitate a learning culture which includes audit and research to ensure high standards of care within the speciality teams.
To support the Paediatric Community and Acute Service in ensuring professional standards are set, implemented, monitored and maintained.
To be an active member of an enthusiastic management team, with specific responsibility for own area team and area of speciality.
To have adequate time with other members of the team to ensure wellbeing.
To be an active member of the appropriate Multi Disciplinary Teams
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to the EYCN Paediatric SLT Team.
To provide clinical support to the MDA Pathway.
To provide professional & clinical leadership to the whole Paediatric SLT team when delegated by the service lead.
To support the electronic triage process of referrals into the Paediatric SLT service, speaking to referring agents as required.
To undertake holistic, specific assessments in order to determine a child's Speech, language and communication needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care, determine goals and outcomes for children with complex social communication difficulties and other complex early years children as necessary.
To be able to coordinate assessments of clients referred and accept or decline where appropriate giving reasons why.
Initiate and promote excellence in clinical practice acting as a role model within every team you work within.
To represent Paediatric SLT at strategic level as required.
To be aware of & contribute to Risk Management.
To lead on Clinical Governance tasks as required.
To maintain a culture which recognises and works in partnership with clients and their carers, involving them in all decisions relating to their care delivery.
To work with the Local Authority, private, third and voluntary services, ensuring effective timely communication between all agencies & to ensure all interventions and goal plans are complied with.
To contribute to the dissemination of information between team members, using effective communication channels.
To liaise effectively with other agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the recipients, this may include complex or sensitive information. To attend & participate in regular team meetings.
To participate in multi-agency forums, including external agencies, as delegated by the service lead.
To undertake annual appraisals for members of the paediatric SLT team.
To provide regular clinical supervision for members of the paediatric SLT team.
To receive regular clinical supervision ensuring that practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate mechanisms.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development of members of the EYCN SLT team.
To be pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided through staff training and supervision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services.
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding supervision in line with trust policy. To attend multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required.
To undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to team working and a commitment to team development by participating & leading on, working-groups as directed by the SLT service lead.
To maintain standards in ongoing health information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and confidentiality, accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling. To input clinical information onto SystmOne as per Trust policy.
To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity in relation to the patients and their treatment at all times.
Concisely record in the clients notes all communications with relatives and other agencies to form a comprehensive record and enable consistent information to be given by members of the team
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children.
To provide opportunities for student training as required.
To adhere to infection prevention policies to reduce and minimise and participate in infection prevention audits.
Maintain a tidy, clear working environment, being aware of potential health and safety hazards to self, other members of staff, clients and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to the EYCN Paediatric SLT Team.
To provide clinical support to the MDA Pathway.
To provide professional & clinical leadership to the whole Paediatric SLT team when delegated by the service lead.
To support the electronic triage process of referrals into the Paediatric SLT service, speaking to referring agents as required.
To undertake holistic, specific assessments in order to determine a child's Speech, language and communication needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care, determine goals and outcomes for children with complex social communication difficulties and other complex early years children as necessary.
To be able to coordinate assessments of clients referred and accept or decline where appropriate giving reasons why.
Initiate and promote excellence in clinical practice acting as a role model within every team you work within.
To represent Paediatric SLT at strategic level as required.
To be aware of & contribute to Risk Management.
To lead on Clinical Governance tasks as required.
To maintain a culture which recognises and works in partnership with clients and their carers, involving them in all decisions relating to their care delivery.
To work with the Local Authority, private, third and voluntary services, ensuring effective timely communication between all agencies & to ensure all interventions and goal plans are complied with.
To contribute to the dissemination of information between team members, using effective communication channels.
To liaise effectively with other agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the recipients, this may include complex or sensitive information. To attend & participate in regular team meetings.
To participate in multi-agency forums, including external agencies, as delegated by the service lead.
To undertake annual appraisals for members of the paediatric SLT team.
To provide regular clinical supervision for members of the paediatric SLT team.
To receive regular clinical supervision ensuring that practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate mechanisms.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development of members of the EYCN SLT team.
To be pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided through staff training and supervision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services.
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding supervision in line with trust policy. To attend multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required.
To undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to team working and a commitment to team development by participating & leading on, working-groups as directed by the SLT service lead.
To maintain standards in ongoing health information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and confidentiality, accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling. To input clinical information onto SystmOne as per Trust policy.
To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity in relation to the patients and their treatment at all times.
Concisely record in the clients notes all communications with relatives and other agencies to form a comprehensive record and enable consistent information to be given by members of the team
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children.
To provide opportunities for student training as required.
To adhere to infection prevention policies to reduce and minimise and participate in infection prevention audits.
Maintain a tidy, clear working environment, being aware of potential health and safety hazards to self, other members of staff, clients and visitors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC relevant registration
- Post-graduate accredited qualification in Dysphagia
Desirable
- RCSLT membership
- Training in Neonate Dysphagia
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical leadership skills
- Extensive experience of work with pre-school children having complex needs
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of supporting children & families using AAC Use and analysis of a variety of SALT assessments
- Work within a variety of settings and with a variety of agencies
- Evidence of providing Clinical supervision Team management skills
Desirable
- Experience of use of effective outcome measures
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Post-graduate accredited qualification in dysphagia
- Ability to establish good working relationships
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional and clinical development
- Understanding of current NHS Policy direction & service modernisation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Promote equality & value diversity
- Professional attitude & positive role model
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the district.
- Flexibility with regards to patterns of work.
- Able to carry out duties commensurate with the role.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Evidence of providing accurate records of communication consistent with legislation, policies & procedures
- Evidence of appropriate communication with people on complex matters and/or complex issues
- Understanding & experience of inter-agency working & services available within health & social care and education services
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clinical audit & evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC relevant registration
- Post-graduate accredited qualification in Dysphagia
Desirable
- RCSLT membership
- Training in Neonate Dysphagia
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical leadership skills
- Extensive experience of work with pre-school children having complex needs
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of supporting children & families using AAC Use and analysis of a variety of SALT assessments
- Work within a variety of settings and with a variety of agencies
- Evidence of providing Clinical supervision Team management skills
Desirable
- Experience of use of effective outcome measures
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Post-graduate accredited qualification in dysphagia
- Ability to establish good working relationships
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional and clinical development
- Understanding of current NHS Policy direction & service modernisation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Promote equality & value diversity
- Professional attitude & positive role model
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the district.
- Flexibility with regards to patterns of work.
- Able to carry out duties commensurate with the role.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Evidence of providing accurate records of communication consistent with legislation, policies & procedures
- Evidence of appropriate communication with people on complex matters and/or complex issues
- Understanding & experience of inter-agency working & services available within health & social care and education services
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clinical audit & evaluation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
