To lead in the development, organisation and delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy service for Children and Young People with Early Language Development Difficulties / Disorders and / or Speech Difficulties / Disorder in Oldham, with reference to current evidence and best practice. To support staff in their delivery of a quality service to this population. To lead and manage projects and delegate tasks / allocate work to others.

To provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment / discharge service for children and carers / families. To liaise with a wide range of professional and external agencies to ensure efficient, high quality patient care. To work alongside community language speakers to ensure equality of service for populations who do not have English as a first language.

In order to meet local need, there will be a requirement to work flexibly which may involve evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job

To lead in the development, organisation and delivery of the Speech and Language Therapy service for Children and Young People with Early Language Development Difficulties and or Speech Sound Disorder in Oldham, with reference to current evidence and best practice. To support staff in their delivery of a quality service to this population. To lead and manage projects and delegate tasks / allocate work to others.

To provide a high level of clinical expertise in managing a caseload of children and young people with complex speech, language and communication difficulties, including those with Early Language and / or Speech Disorders. To develop and implement individualised care plans, based on best practice, which reflect the specialist nature of the intervention required to meet the needs of cases. To develop and communicate appropriate strategies to facilitate the child's communicative effectiveness, including work in multidisciplinary teams and joint working with trained interpreters and bilingual assistants in languages other than English, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers to communication and acceptance.

To provide leadership and support to junior members of the team including supervision, second opinions, shadowing, mentoring as well as contributing to clinical excellence networks and peer audit. To be responsible for and continuing own and other's professional development and learning, accessing supervision and being aware of learning needs and service needs.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oSuccessful completion of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists recognised training course (degree or equivalent).
• oPost-graduate qualification and experience to masters level.
• oCPD records of working with Early Language Development and / or Speech Disorders in children / young people and supporting others with this caseload.

Desirable

• oMember of relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN)
• oMasters Degree

Professional Registration

Essential

• oRegistered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• oHealth Professions Council - Licence to Practice

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• oKnowledge of a range of disorders, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and their management appropriate to the post.
• oExpertise in detailed analysis of assessment and / or diagnostic procedures, and established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• oEvidence of knowledge of Early Language and / or Speech Disorder to comply with RCSLT guidelines / advice / complexities.
• oKnowledge of working with a bilingual caseload.
• oGood working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.

Desirable

• oResearch & development awareness & / or experience.
• oAudit experience of own & others practice.
• oContribution to service & staff development.
• oPrevious experience undertaking a senior clinical role.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to present information in a clear and logical manner, including giving presentations.
• oTeaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience.
• oProven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation & prioritisation, and the ability to complete a task.
• oSelf-motivated and able to lead and motivate others within a team.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Integrated Care Centre

New Radcliffe Street

Oldham

OL1 1NL

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