Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Professional Leadership team as the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)Professional Lead. This pivotal role will provide strategic and visible leadership across the Trust, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective SLT services that enhance patient care and experience. As the Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead, you will:

• Drive forward the SLT agenda within the wider AHP strategy, aligning new ways of working with organisational goals.
• Lead on evidence-based practice, service improvement, and innovation to strengthen SLT's contribution to patient care.
• Provide professional leadership and support to SLT teams, fostering a culture of compassion, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Represent the profession at operational and strategic levels, offering expert advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief AHP and multidisciplinary teams to deliver national and local quality indicators.
• Contribute to workforce planning and professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic leader passionate about advancing SLT practice and improving patient outcomes. If you are committed to excellence, innovation, and collaborative working, we would love to hear from you., The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Professional Lead is a senior role providing strategic, clinical and professional leadership to ensure safe, effective and high-quality SLT services across the Trust. Leadership & Workforce Development:Shape the vision for SLT services, advise on service design and workforce planning, support interdisciplinary working, and promote innovation and continuous improvement. Performance & Quality Management:Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards, lead quality improvement initiatives, and respond to safety alerts, complaints and best practice developments. Policy & Service Improvement:Interpret and implement national and local policy, lead service redesign and contribute to business cases and transformation programmes. Communication & Collaboration:Build strong internal and external networks, work with HEIs and professional bodies, and provide expert advice and representation at strategic forums. Resource Management:Support financial planning, oversee efficient use of resources and contribute to sustainable service delivery. Clinical Contribution:Maintain specialist clinical expertise, act as a role model, and provide advanced clinical advice, supervision and training. Professional Development:Promote lifelong learning, research engagement and a culture that supports staff development. This influential role drives excellence in SLT practice, improves patient outcomes and shapes future service direction.

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We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.