Job summary
This a rare and exciting opportunity to apply for an SLT Team Leader role in the DCHS Children's SLT Service,. This role covers the County Children's service for the southern part of the county.
You will be employed by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT as part of their SLT service and as such have access to a team of colleagues with a range of skills and commitment to providing high standards of evidence based approaches, you will be supported by SLT team leader colleagues, an SLT Quality Manager and an SLT service manager .
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of over 100 staff, working across a range of service areas in Derbyshire with children and adults, there is a focus on working innovatively and a commitment to building partnerships to enable the best outcomes for children and families.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapist, who can be a strong, compassionate and visible leader with the ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues to deliver our service.
You will be able to demonstrate leadership skills in developing service provision and clinical pathways relating to children's SLT. You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient focussed care and be a strong team player, with the ability to lead and influence others.
You will be confident in your clinical understanding and knowledge of meeting SLCN and the role of SLTs to enable this.
There will be line management responsibility for colleagues ranging from specialist SLTs to SLT support workers.
You will be comfortable in building relationships with partners outside of SLT services, including local authority colleagues, with a clear understanding of the impact of health inequalities on life opportunities, We are building a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people across universal , targeted and specialist levels of support, as we collaborate on developing a robust SLCN pathway.
Please contact Lisa Salton (Lisa.salton@nhs.net) if you would like more information about our service and the team leader role.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
There is a commitment to supporting flexible working approaches and staff wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will be confident in providing leadership, vision and have the ability to engage and inspire others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will be confident in providing leadership, vision and have the ability to engage and inspire others.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised SLT Degree qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registered, membership of RCSLT
- Post qualification experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Ability to influence and negotiate as an equal with managers in DCHS and other agencies
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates leadership skills as well as ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Understanding of the impact of local, cultural, linguistic and demographic factors which influence service delivery in clinical area.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Evidence of training on modernisation principles, management of change, clinical governance, effectiveness.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to high quality, patient focussed care
- Self-motivated with focus on continued improvement
- Able to motivate and enable others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recognised SLT Degree qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registered, membership of RCSLT
- Post qualification experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
- Ability to influence and negotiate as an equal with managers in DCHS and other agencies
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates leadership skills as well as ability to be a good team member
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
- Understanding of the impact of local, cultural, linguistic and demographic factors which influence service delivery in clinical area.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Evidence of training on modernisation principles, management of change, clinical governance, effectiveness.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to high quality, patient focussed care
- Self-motivated with focus on continued improvement
- Able to motivate and enable others
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).
