Overview
We have a unique, part-time opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to provide vital clinical leadership within our dynamic team. This role is perfect for a specialist who wants to balance hands-on clinical work with the chance to mentor others and influence 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. Alongside this, you\'ll maintain a rewarding, small caseload in early years feeding, ensuring your clinical skills remain at the forefront.
We offer the flexibility of 0.60WTE (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.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and act as a specialist resource for SLT staff undertaking EDS roles across the Pennine region.
* Be responsible for the review, assessment, and formal sign-off of EDS competencies for staff.
* Provide regular, high-quality specialist supervision to EDS staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring clinical standards.
* 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.
* Actively support the Clinical Lead in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways.
* Contribute to service improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care and outcomes.
* Maintain professional registration and adhere to HCPC and RCSLT standards of practice.
* Participate in relevant training and development, including VFSS clinics, for which Friday working is beneficial.
About us
As a leading specialist health and social care agency, we are proud to partner with innovative NHS trusts like Pennine to place exceptional talent in roles that make a real difference. When you work with us, you become part of our professional community, not just a candidate.
We offer a truly personalised service, built on understanding your career ambitions and securing you the ideal role. You\'ll benefit from our strong, long-standing relationships with top-tier employers, giving you access to exclusive opportunities. In return for your expertise, we provide continuous support, a streamlined compliance process, and highly competitive rates of pay. Partner with us to take the next step in your career with confidence.
Job responsibilities
* We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist for a rewarding leadership opportunity within a progressive NHS Trust in Burnley. This is a unique part-time role 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 essential supervision and driving excellence across the service. This position perfectly balances the strategic oversight of staff development with the fulfilment of maintaining a specialist caseload in early years feeding.
* If you are ready to shape clinical practice and mentor a team, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
* Registered member of the HCPC and RCSLT.
* Significant post-qualification experience in Speech and Language Therapy, with proven expertise in EDS.
* Substantial experience working with early years feeding and swallowing disorders.
* Evidence of providing clinical supervision and leadership to other staff members.
* Experience in developing clinical competencies and participating in service development.
* 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 the capacity to manage a complex workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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