Clinical and Operational Lead for Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical and Operational Lead for Speech and Language TherapyThis is an incredible opportunity to come and lead an established and innovative Speech and Language Therapy service where the highest standard of clinical quality is at the heart of what we offer our patients.This service operates a FEES and VFE service and has dedicated critical care, head and neck, voice, inpatients, stroke, neurorehab, community and dedicated care home services. We work in partnership with SLT colleagues from across L&SC and have a shared development plan. This collaboration includes running a yearly SLT conference.We are able to run a band 5 rotation giving our newly qualified graduates a wealth of experience across multiple SLT services.It is an opportunity to work within a well established Division and with a Head of Service who is also a Speech and Language Therapist to build on and expand the SLT service at ELHT.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for the clinical quality and operational delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy service at ELHT to ensure high quality, effective and efficient care for patients.The post holder is responsible for the workforce planning and delivery across all pathways within SLT.The post holder is responsible for providing overarching clinical leadership for SLT including providing practical guidance, support and senior reviewThe post holder is responsible for providing wider clinical leadership to relevant Divisional, cross Divisional and Directorate service improvement and change programmes, collaborating with relevant clinical and operational leaders.About usThe Trust is committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of Recruitment Services on 01254 732075 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, ,personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.Job responsibilitiesOperationally manage SLT providing operational leadership to ensure delivery of strategic intentions.Provide clinical leadership and mentorship in the assessment and treatment of all patients across the clinical service, providing specialist advice on the management of complex cases.Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidenced- based protocols and clinical pathways which clearly demonstrate robust outcomes for patients.Be a recognised source of clinical expertise/advice and guidance.Take a lead role in the review and implementation of the relevant clinical guidelines including NICE, quality standards and professional standards.Influence and promote innovative models of practice, building on existing service models and utilising improvement methodology where appropriateDevelop key areas of clinical practice, working closely with the Clinical Team Leaders.Person SpecificationHCPC registeredRCSLT registeredExperience of collaborative workingExperience in change managementInvolvement in recruitmentInvolvement in HR managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Head of Service for SLT, stroke and neuro rehab #J-18808-Ljbffr