Job Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7, Speech and Language Therapist Team Leader within the Additional Needs Team, supporting services across Wrexham and Flintshire, 3 days a week (0.6 WTE).
In this dynamic leadership role, you will manage a highly specialist clinical caseload within the Additional Needs Service while helping to shape and develop the service to meet evolving population needs. You will provide day‑to‑day operational support and take full responsibility for line management, including staff supervision, professional development, and fostering a positive team culture. You will also contribute to recruitment processes to help build and maintain a strong and skilled workforce.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide direct line management to a team of Speech and Language Therapists working within the Paediatric ALN service, collaborating closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Service and wider colleagues to ensure equitable, high‑quality service provision and ongoing development. Using strong coaching and facilitative leadership skills, they will support and empower the team to deliver high‑quality clinical services and to explore innovative, flexible approaches beyond traditional service boundaries. They will also work alongside other SLT leaders, such as clinical leads and team leaders across key service areas, to ensure that operational priorities and clinical development align seamlessly.
Alongside your leadership duties, you will continue to work as a Highly Specialist SLT, contributing your advanced clinical expertise to support children and families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
* 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 qualifications
* 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 management
* Additional 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
* Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
Desirable criteria
* Welsh speaker
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