Job Overview
This vacancy is internal - only current employees of BCUHB are eligible to apply. We have an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work as a Clinical Team Leader in the Speech and Language Therapy Service across Gwynedd and Anglesey. The post holder will hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within the Service and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for service development and redesign to meet the changing population need. As Team Leader the post holder will also be responsible for all elements of operational line management of staff members working within their team (day to day support and queries, carrying out regular management supervision with staff members, supporting the team and services to develop) and will be directly involved in recruitment exercises within the team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will directly line manage a team of SLTs working within the team, working together with the Head and Deputy Head of Service and colleagues to support equitable service provision and development. The post holder will use their demonstrable coaching and facilitative skills to support and enable the team to provide high quality clinical services and to think outside of traditional boundaries of service provision and development. They will work with other SLT staff e.g. clinical leads in key service areas, to ensure operational and clinical service development are joined together. The postholder will be a member of the friendly and supportive SLT Leadership and Management group. A full range of support and training will be available.
The Clinical Lead role will include:
- Leadership and strategic oversight of service areas to provide equitability and accessibility of support and timely intervention.
- Responding innovatively to service pressures and prioritising service activities according to local needs.
- Supervision and support of SLT colleagues and other professionals in order to facilitate their development and mobilise their skills.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S<
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Desirable criteria
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable criteria
- Continuing Professional Development
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of project managementAdditional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Knowledge And Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- Ability to self-evaluate
- Prioritisation skills
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
Desirable criteria
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- Welsh speaker
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Contact Details:
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