AHP Clinical and Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

AHP Clinical and Professional Lead for Speech & Language Therapist

We have an opportunity to offer a 12 month internal secondment in the AHP Leadership Team supporting the Planned and Preventative Care pathway. Our team offers clinical and professional direction to the pathway which includes, Community Therapy Service, Respiratory, Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS), Adult Speech and Language Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Post COVID Rehabilitation Service, ME/CFS, Care Home Support.

We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic, compassionate AHP to join our leadership team with a professional qualification and HCPC registration in Speech and Language Therapy.

Main duties of the job

This post will work closely with the Nursing Clinical Leads, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Associate Director for AHPs, the existing AHP leadership team and AHP clinicians to improve effectiveness and standards of patient care.

Professionally diverse teams increase the likelihood of meeting our trust and AHP objectives and other challenges currently faced. We are committed to the AHPs Deliver Strategy and actively promote the values of anti-racism and social justice.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

If you are an internal candidate please ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager before applying for the secondment to ensure that it would be supported. Professional leadership through the development, delivery, and evaluation of Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy paramedic and podiatry services as appropriate to the pathway and services across the community services directorate depending on the post holders professional discipline. Clinical leadership for all AHPs within their Integrated Locality Teams.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Experience as a registered senior Allied Health Professional across a range of settings in physical health. Organisational /Time management / Prioritisation. Highly developed communication skills. Proven Leadership Skills. Experience of caseload management. Experience of promoting diversity and equality of opportunity. Operational and Resource management skills.
• Experience within the clinical field of Mental Health. Experience of Multidisciplinary team leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree /MSc in a SLT. HCPC registrant. Relevant Post Graduate courses. Extensive knowledge of other AHP professions and community services. Involvement in service development.
• Management qualification or in process of application/completion. Previous employment within the NHS. Practice educators.

Experience

• Appropriate clinical experience and credibility in own profession and relevant clinical area.

Personal Qualities

• Flexibility and adaptability to change. Positive attitude to challenge. Able to prioritise and plan. Fitness to perform manual handling and rehabilitation activities. Reliable. Willingness to learn. Interest in clinical specialism. Team worker.

Contractual

• Reliable work record. Enhanced DBS clearance. Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values. Car driver/owner essential.

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.