We are excited to appoint to the Head of Speech & Language Therapy services across the Health Board with the opportunity to influence the delivery of our vision of being a high quality organisation.

The Head of Service will lead a large team of speech and language therapy staff and we need an experienced, confident, energetic and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of transforming service delivery. Supported by an experienced operational team, this is an exciting opportunity for a visible, engaging senior leader with significant experience of clinical leadership within the health and care system. This is a challenging and diverse role, providing leadership across primary care, community services and hospital sites within the Health Board and there is significant scope to drive innovative ways of working and new models of care to build on our existing success and to deliver best possible outcomes for our population.

Main duties of the job

This post requires a credible, compassionate and inspirational candidate to provide an expert level of strategic and operational leadership and, to lead a positive and inclusive culture ensuring continuous improvement and professional excellence whilst demonstrating alignment with the Health Board's values and behaviours.

Accountable to, and working with, the Clinical Director of Therapies and Audiology you will join a caring and compassionate collective of Heads of Therapy and Audiology Professions. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues within the Primary Care, Community Services and Therapy Service Group, with the other Service Groups across the Health Board, and with the Executive Director of Therapies and Health Sciences to deliver highly effective, quality services.

The successful candidate will also need to be able to foster positive relationships and communication with external stakeholders including Local Authorities, Voluntary organisations, Universities, Professional Body and the Health and Care Professions Council. The post holder will also work with colleagues regionally and nationally.

As a service we are flexible and open to your needs, and we are committed to supporting your professional goals and personal development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job 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.

If you would like to discuss what this role entails, please contact Helen Annandale, Clinical Director of Therapy and Audiology Services athelen.annandale@wales.nhs.uk

Selection process is planned to take place week commencing 8th July 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC.
• Degree/ Postgraduate qualification or relevant Speech & Language Therapy qualification.
• Masters degree or equivalent portfolio of advanced postgraduate training/experience in clinical & management areas.
• Evidence of post registration qualifications.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Relevant management or leadership qualification/ significant management experience at a senior level.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional body
• Service improvement or change management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance, audit and risk management.
• Excellent understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area.
• Comprehensive knowledge & understanding of professional ethics / standards and codes of conduct and their application in practice.
• Has an understanding of the impact of local cultural and demographic factors, which influence service delivery.

Experience

Essential

• A demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior clinical management position within the NHS.
• Experience of developing a strategic direction for a complex service.
• Evidence of significant experience in line management of staff.
• Experience of financial management, budget setting, monitoring and determining corrective action.
• Has evidence of multi agency working on key service developments.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills in a highly complex, politically sensitive and changing environment.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-AHP068-0524