Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for the post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with experience in leadership and management to join the team as the Deputy Head of Service for Speech and Language Therapy (Central Integrated Health Community, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board). Main duties of the job The role provides the opportunity to support, shape and develop services locally. Key tasks within the role include: Directly supporting the Head of Speech and Language Therapy in the operational and strategic management of SLT Services. Deputising for the Head of Service at both operational and strategic levels within the Health Board and with local partners as required. Providing effective, competent and compassionate leadership to staff ensuring that all services are delivered to recognised national SLT and Health Care standards. Working with the SLT leadership and management team to ensure robust management of performance, governance and workforce development. Directly line managing and mentoring the Team Leaders within the Speech and Language Therapy leadership and management team. Monitoring and managing the Speech and Language Therapy resource across Adult and Paediatric teams, working closely with the Team Leaders and ensuring compliance with professional and national guidance. Facilitating excellent practise and ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient centred and evidence based services. Driving and supporting service development. Managing a clinical caseload using evidenced based practice. Providing expert clinical advice within own area of speciality. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered SLT Masters degree or equivalent learning in health related subject or working towards with completion in three years Significant relevant experience in a leadership role. Proven track record of significant continuous professional and leadership development Leadership training qualification or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Post-graduate management qualification Leadership and Management Essential Criteria Experience of leading a broad range of staff Evidence of facilitative/coaching skills that empower others to demonstrate their full potential. Ability to prioritise and triage competing demands. Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to think and plan operationally, strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands Desirable criteria Track record of managing staff recruitment and retention Track record of managing staff resource allocation, including to maintain service cover during unexpected events Experience of effective workforce planning / role redesign Track record of successful project management Personal and people development Essential Criteria Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and sharing knowledge Up to date in all current issues related to professional practice and health service issues. Assertive and confident in approach