Speech and Language Team Lead

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join as a School Age Team Lead.

Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.

We are able to offer:- Peer support- A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure- Both internal & external CPD opportunities

Main duties of the job

This role provides an opportunity to combine clinical leadership and service development alongside working with a small clinical caseload.

We are looking for an SLT who has some experience of managing and supporting staff and a keen interest in service development. A key part of the role will be to shape and deliver responsive, high-quality support to children and young people with complex speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ensuring care is flexible, needs led and aligned with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

The SLT will work closely with the current team leads and the service manager, and alongside the occupational and physiotherapy team leads.

For more information and to arrange an informal visit contact Uma Sai (Children's Therapy Services Manager - Hounslow)

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in specialist area

Experience

• Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. education settings)
• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
• Working with multi-agency/ disciplinary teams
• Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLT's
• Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area

Knowledge

• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Extensive knowledge of assessing and using low-tech and high-tech AAC
• Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
• Fully embedded knowledge regarding standards of record keeping

Skills

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication )
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
• Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
• Able to manage competing demands/ priorities
• Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
• Highly developed presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Organised
• Organised

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.

£51,883 to £58,544 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)