Head of SALT and Children & Young People Therapies

You

will provide strategic and professional

leadership across Speech and Language Therapy (Adults and

Children) and Childrens Integrated Therapies (Childrens Occupational Therapy

and Childrens physiotherapy)

services for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT),working

with the Clinical Leads to plan, implement and monitor service delivery of

highly specialist,evidence

based care across the Trust.

will as Professional Head of Speech & Language Therapy, will have professional responsibility

and accountability for Speech & Language Therapists.

will as Professional Lead represent Speech and Language Therapy and Childrens

Therapies in all relevant

internal meetings with Senior Managers, Clinical Directors and externally

including partnerorganisations,

HEIs, commissioners and across the wider South Tyneside and Sunderland

footprint.

will maintain a clinical role as an expert practitioner in their specialist

clinical area and level of practice

(specialist, advance practice, consultant level).

You

will be expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to

the achievement

of the trust vision of delivering Excellence in All That We Do. STSFT is a

thriving Foundation

Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system that delivers improved

patient care

at a community and hospital settings. STSFT encourages research, education and

employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Skills

Experience

Physical Skills

Qualifications