Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy for ND Services
We are looking to recruit a qualified speech and language therapist to lead on SLT intervention within the CAMHS neuro-developmental team for children and young people aged 0 - 5 years. The post holder will join an established SLT senior management team, support the clinical governance of the SLT service and have delegated financial responsibility.
The successful applicant will be expected to;
- Provide strategic management and operational direction for the delivery and development of effective and efficient speech and language (SLT) services for the CAMHS Neuro-Developmental (ND) Team.
- Be responsible for maintaining effective partnership with key stakeholders, particularly with early years partners in health and local authorities.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of SLT and the other professional leads to provide equitable management of SLT intervention within the ND service.
This is a fixed term until 31 March 2025 due to funding.
Interested candidates should contact Alison Williams, Head of Speech and Language Therapy on 01633 431632 or Claire Grace, Clinical Operational Lead for ND Service on 07903 016078.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
- As service requires, contribute to support/assessment/diagnostic services for children, young people and their families accessing the Neurodevelopmental service
- Provide direct clinical and professional leadership to the SLT service, including professional supervision and the development of SLT staff within the multi-disciplinary context.
- Work collaboratively with Team Managers in relation to managerial supervision, personal development reviews, conduct and performance issues relating to SLT staff in the Family & Therapies directorate.
- Take an ABUHB wide perspective ensuring that SLT provision best meets local need, within the context of the strategic direction of the SLT service.
- Ensure that SLT is represented in all relevant multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
- Contribute to budget setting for the service and provide assurance of a clinically and cost-effective service.
- Act as a source for senior professional advice to directorate management team, senior managers and external agencies concerning the professional practice, development and supervision of SLT staff employed within Neurodevelopmental services.
- Lead on service developments/projects across the directorate on behalf of the directorate management team which may not specifically relate to Speech and Language Therapy.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directorate Management Team and ABUHB Head of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) in the development of an efficient and effective SLT service for children and young people with neurodivergent profiles and their families accessing Neurodevelopmental services in ABUHB. This will include the coordination and evaluation of service delivery and the development of joined up SLT service provision across all aspects of Neurodevelopmental service delivery.
The post holder will be clinically accountable for the practice of all SLT staff working in the paediatric Neurodevelopmental service. They will take professional responsibility for the SLT staff and will be required to work closely with Team Managers, Senior clinicians and the Directorate Management Team to ensure effective planning, development and organisation of the delivery of SLT services within the directorate. A key component of this role will involve active participation in the Family directorate management team.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directorate Management Team and ABUHB Head of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) in the development of an efficient and effective SLT service for children and young people with neurodivergent profiles and their families accessing Neurodevelopmental services in ABUHB. This will include the coordination and evaluation of service delivery and the development of joined up SLT service provision across all aspects of Neurodevelopmental service delivery.
The post holder will be clinically accountable for the practice of all SLT staff working in the paediatric Neurodevelopmental service. They will take professional responsibility for the SLT staff and will be required to work closely with Team Managers, Senior clinicians and the Directorate Management Team to ensure effective planning, development and organisation of the delivery of SLT services within the directorate. A key component of this role will involve active participation in the Family directorate management team.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree
- Completion of Leadership & Management Training at Level 5
- Registered member of HCPC & RCSLT
Desirable
- Nationally recognised management/ leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working within the SLT practice in Neurodevelopmental services
- Extensive of working within a multi-disciplinary team / setting
- Significant experience working at Band 7 leadership level and supervising less experienced SLTs
Desirable
- Operational responsibility for specific area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice for children/young people and their families accessing Neurodevelopmental services
- Highly developed ability to analyse, govern and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice
- Advanced mentoring and supervision skills with a wide range of staff
Desirable
- Implementation of national initiatives affecting SLT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech & Language Therapy Degree
- Completion of Leadership & Management Training at Level 5
- Registered member of HCPC & RCSLT
Desirable
- Nationally recognised management/ leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working within the SLT practice in Neurodevelopmental services
- Extensive of working within a multi-disciplinary team / setting
- Significant experience working at Band 7 leadership level and supervising less experienced SLTs
Desirable
- Operational responsibility for specific area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice for children/young people and their families accessing Neurodevelopmental services
- Highly developed ability to analyse, govern and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice
- Advanced mentoring and supervision skills with a wide range of staff
Desirable
- Implementation of national initiatives affecting SLT
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).
