This 12-month fixed-term clinical lead post sits in the Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy team at Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on developing the service across Wirral primary schools and supervising colleagues who deliver it. The post holder will also give second opinions on children with complex speech, language and communication needs and lead quality improvement projects. HCPC and RCSLT registration is required, and the role needs access to a car.
What the job involves
- Lead service developments across Wirral primary schools
- Supervise, lead and delegate work to team members, including more junior staff
- Provide second opinions for children with complex speech, language and communication needs
- Lead quality improvement projects
- Work closely with all members of the team
What’s required
Qualifications
- SLT degree or recognised equivalent
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Registration & licences
- Registered member of the RCSLT
- Registered with the HCPC
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years qualified with relevant specialist experience
- Experience of supervising, mentoring junior staff or students
- Experience of training others in a specialist area
- Experience working with children and young people in primary schools
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Good auditory discrimination and ability to transcribe speech
- Competent computer and IT skills
- Good leadership and ability to motivate others
Checks & eligibility
- Ability to drive and access to a car for work
Nice to have
- Evidence of postgraduate study
- Experience of project management
What’s offered
- Strong clinical and wellbeing support network
- Regular clinical team meetings and CPD sessions
- Clinical and management supervision
- Personal development planning
- Opportunities to develop skills across a range of areas
- Access to external training where relevant to the role
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
