Clinical Pathway Lead - Therapies
NHS North East London
Job Summary: The Clinical Pathway Lead will provide line management and clinical leadership to the Therapy team (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy) in Barking & Dagenham, as part of the overall clinical leadership structure for Targeted Childrens Services within the borough. The role also involves managing the Speech and Language pathway, with line management responsibilities for the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Leads and pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical leadership and operational management to the Therapy team across health and education settings.
* Lead and develop innovative Therapy services that support clinical care pathways for children and young people.
* Manage staff supervision, recruitment, and professional development to build a skilled and motivated team.
* Foster strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, and community stakeholders.
* Develop systems and processes to support the delivery of the service within health and education settings in Barking & Dagenham.
* Engage actively with families and community networks to ensure services are responsive, inclusive, and outcome-focused.
* Maintain a specialist clinical caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
* Promote ongoing service evaluation, quality improvement, and compliance with Trust policies.
* Drive forward innovation in service delivery, including digital resource development and embedding research within clinical practice.
* Champion culturally sensitive approaches and contribute to reducing health inequalities within diverse communities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Highly specialist knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders, autism, complex learning disabilities, SSD, stammering, dysphagia, deafness, complex needs and DLD. - Experience leading speech and language pathways across mainstream, secondary schools, ARPs, and early years settings. - Proven track record of developing innovative practice and service redesign within a clinical setting.
Our Values:
We are kind, respectful, and work together with our communities to provide the best care.
Other Information:
* Probationary period applies.
* High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (15% of basic salary, £4,714 - £5,941 per annum).
* Use of AI – see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during recruitment.
We encourage you to refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Location: Barking & Dagenham, England, United Kingdom.
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