Speech and Language Clinical and Professional Lead – CFHD

Overview

In this senior leadership role, you will shape the future of Speech and Language Therapy services across Devon and Torbay, working with health, education, social care and voluntary partners to deliver safe, high‑quality care. You will lead the SLT pathway, drive service development, and support a diverse workforce through collaboration and evidence‑based practice. You’ll champion co‑production with children and families and address inequalities through integrated care. This is a strategic opportunity to influence transformation at scale within CFHD.

Pay / Benefits

• relocation expenses considered
• flexible working
• permanent contract
• Agenda for Change Band 8a salary 57,528–64,750 (pro rata)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Speech, Language and Communication pathway across CFHD
• Provide professional and clinical leadership to SLTs within CFHD pathways
• Collaborate with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners for integrated care
• Support onboarding and development initiatives (e.g., Experts at Hand) and supervise other leaders
• Work with Head of Service and Clinical Director to shape future service direction
• Promote quality, safety, and governance across services
• Foster a culture of co-production with children, families, and carers
• Oversee recruitment, supervision, and performance management within clinical teams
• Utilise data and outcome measures to drive service improvements
• Act as a role model for evidence‑based practice and professional standards

Key requirements

• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy; current professional registration
• Postgraduate Diploma level specialist training or equivalent (or master’s level)
• Extensive knowledge of NHS services for children and families; experience of safeguarding and governance
• Clinical leadership experience and track record of supervising teams
• Experience in service development, quality improvement and multi‑agency collaboration
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills; commitment to reducing inequalities
• Experience in using data to improve services and in implementing policy/strategy

• inspiring leadership
• builds strong partnerships
• commitment to inclusion and equity
• evidence‑based practice and NICE guidelines
• outcome monitoring and data‑driven improvement
• risk management and safeguarding

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