Interim Discipline Manager Speech and Language Therapy
Interim Discipline Manager Speech and Language Therapy
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Interim Discipline Manager Speech & Language Childrens Disability Network Teams
Full-time 12 month Fixed Term Contract (WTE 1)
The Childrens Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is the Operational Line Manager for the Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT). The Interim Speech & Language Therapist Manager will work in collaboration with CDNMs in the Health Region and other Discipline Managers in CDNTS Primary Care and CAMHS to ensure particular elements as set out in this Job Specification and that emerge as service priorities are progressed.
The Interim Speech & Language Therapist Manager (ISLTM) is appointed to provide professional leadership guidance and support to Speech & LanguageTherapy staff within a multidisciplinary service model. Their service focuses on developing high-quality integrated services for children with complex needs and their families ensuring professional standards are maintained and collaborating with other key services like Primary Care and CAMHS.
The ISLTM will facilitate continuous quality improvement manage clinical pathways contribute to the development of policies and procedures and provide support in managing issues such as referral intake caseloads and staff development.
The main focus of the role initially will be continuous improvement clinical governance and service development and the role will report to the Kaizen Lead as part of the Kaizen Promotion Office. This is also an exciting opportunity for professional development with specific training provided to support you in this role in Lean methodology.
The CRC recently launched its new strategy refreshed purpose and bold ambitions for services. This includes a continuing programme of transformation and change to deliver equity of service in line with Strategic Priority 1 and our values. This is an exciting opportunity to realise quality services that meet the needs of children with complex disabilities aligned with national policy.
The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:
- Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) post qualification clinical experience
- Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability management leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
In addition to the essential criteria outlined below we are looking for someone who lives our core values:
- Person-Centredness People with disabilities at the heart of everything
- Quality Always meeting expected standards learning from what we do and striving for better
- Respect Honouring one another
- Courage Leading with resolve
- Collaboration Knowing that were better when we work together
- Stewardship Responsibly caring for and managing the assets and resources entrusted to us.
Candidates must also demonstrate:
- Particular experience of working in childrens disability Services and have an understanding of the complexities of the needs of children accessing a CDNT Service.
- Knowledge of the requirements of SLTs working on CDNTs a clear understanding of the model of service and of the policies underpinning delivery of CDNT services.
It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply Speech & Language Therapy Manager Grade 3468 (77044 - 92491).
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Informal enquires to Orla Clancy (Head of Childrens Services) at
A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent specified purpose whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Childrens Disability Services will be filled.
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This role is subject to HSE Approval.
We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
