Job summary
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? If so, we welcome you to join our innovative and dynamic Children & Young People's Integrated Therapy Service.
Why Now?We are committed to tackling health inequalities by embedding the Personalised Care Modelapproach. To strengthen this approach, it's important that our leadership team is representative ofthe diverse communities we support in Buckinghamshire. We therefore welcome applications fromblack, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities andcare-experienced candidates.
We are keen to diversify our leadership team and are committed to developing leaders with a widerange of backgrounds and experiences. We foster a culture where everyone feels a sense ofbelonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
Why Us?You will join a compassionate and enthusiastic senior leadership team working jointly with the Headof Service, the Operational Lead for Early Years Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical PathwayLeads and Operational Leads for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to ensure the high-qualitydelivery of these services.
Main duties of the job
You will be our Operational Lead for Speech and Language School Age Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to our school age speech and language therapy pathways. Our service is an Integrated Therapies model, consisting of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, providing therapy support for children and young people with education, health and care needs in partnership with the Local Area.
What is involved?Oversee the delivery of speech and language therapy services for school-aged children,ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed.As a newly re-commissioned service within a programme of transformation in the Local Area for children with SEND, you will co produce services with service users and keypartners in health, education, social care and the voluntary sector to support a wholesystem response to the needs of children and young people.Manage resolution processes as necessary, ensuring every child's voice is heard and theirneeds are met with care and respect.
About us
Benefits?
- Be part of an exciting new future by joining a team with an inclusive environment whereeveryone's contributions are valued and respected so that colleagues feel they belong.
- We encourage our teams to make their voice count and we listen and act on their feedback.We have active Freedom to Speak Up Champions and consistently score highly forcompassionate leadership in the National NHS Staff Survey.
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great placeto work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverseworkforce can have a positive effect on both 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 achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and supportapplications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (ourArmed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
- We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills andexperience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage andcivil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Flexible/hybrid working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further Information:For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description andPerson Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have theendorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would likeassistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
We are offering an opportunity for you to develop your skills and encourage you to apply even if youfeel you need support in some areas. If you would like further information or to arrange informaldiscussions/visits, please contact:
Fiona Barry Head of Service for Children and Young Peoples Integrated Therapies viaf.barry@nhs.net or 07866157024
We want to ensure you perform at your best during the interview process. Therefore, all shortlistedcandidates will receive a range of interview questions and details of what to expect in the interviewprocess in advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further Information:For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description andPerson Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have theendorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would likeassistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
We are offering an opportunity for you to develop your skills and encourage you to apply even if youfeel you need support in some areas. If you would like further information or to arrange informaldiscussions/visits, please contact:
Fiona Barry Head of Service for Children and Young Peoples Integrated Therapies viaf.barry@nhs.net or 07866157024
We want to ensure you perform at your best during the interview process. Therefore, all shortlistedcandidates will receive a range of interview questions and details of what to expect in the interviewprocess in advance.
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma (Speech and Language Therapy) Professional registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body e.g., RCSLT. Post graduate clinical/ management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level Significant demonstrable experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services Experience of effectively leading and implementing change Experience of monitoring staff performance Experience of budget management / management of resources
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working with school aged children Experience of tribunal and resolution work and processes
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma (Speech and Language Therapy) Professional registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body e.g., RCSLT. Post graduate clinical/ management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level Significant demonstrable experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services Experience of effectively leading and implementing change Experience of monitoring staff performance Experience of budget management / management of resources
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working with school aged children Experience of tribunal and resolution work and processes
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
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).
