Overview
We have a unique, part-time opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership within our dynamic team. This role balances hands-on clinical work with mentoring others and influencing service development.
You will be the go-to expert for our Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) pathway, providing specialist supervision and leading the sign-off of competencies for staff across Pennine. The role also includes maintaining a small caseload in early years feeding.
We offer a flexible 0.60 WTE (3 days, any days) with a preference for Fridays to support VFSS clinics. If you are a motivated leader passionate about fostering excellence in EDS and early years, we would love to hear from you.
Details
* Date posted: 23 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £34 to £38 per hour
* Contract: Locum
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: B0654-25-0024
* Job locations: St. Peters Church, Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist for a leadership opportunity within a progressive NHS Trust in Burnley. This role is designed for a specialist who excels in both clinical leadership and hands-on practice.
You will be the clinical lead for the Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) pathway, providing supervision and driving excellence across the service. This position balances strategic staff development with maintaining a specialist caseload in early years feeding.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Clinical Leadership & Supervision: Provide clinical leadership and act as a specialist resource for SLT staff undertaking EDS roles across the Pennine region; review, assess, and formally sign off EDS competencies; provide regular, high-quality supervision.
* Clinical Practice: Hold and manage a defined, complex caseload within the early years feeding specialism; utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and manage feeding and swallowing difficulties in young children.
* Service Development: Support the Clinical Lead in development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways; contribute to service improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care and outcomes.
* Professional: Maintain HCPC and RCSLT standards of practice; participate in relevant training including VFSS clinics (Friday working is beneficial).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered with HCPC and RCSLT
* Significant post-qualification experience in Speech and Language Therapy with expertise in EDS
* Substantial experience working with early years feeding and swallowing disorders
* Evidence of providing clinical supervision and leadership to other staff
* Experience in developing clinical competencies and participating in service development
Desirable
* Specialist knowledge of current best practices in EDS and paediatric feeding
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Strong organisational skills with capacity to manage a complex workload
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) considerations are applicable. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to relevant checks and standard NHS recruitment processes.
Employer details: Tehy Care Group; St. Peters Church, Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL.
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