Speech & Language Therapy Team Leader
1 week ago
Job summary
This an exciting opportunity to apply for an SLT Team Leader role in the DCHS SLT Service working under a service level agreement at Derby Hospitals.
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 Clinical 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.
(2024/25 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 2024, with any arrears due paid in November 2024)
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 people with an understanding of an acute setting. 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. A strong focus of this role is developing and supporting NQP SLTs, leading the ongoing development of the Band 5 rotation.
You will be confident in your clinical understanding and knowledge of the role of the SLT in the acute setting.
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 AHP colleagues, general managers anf other health care professionals.
Please contact Simone Reilly ( Clinical Service Manager) 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
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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-
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