QR Code Professional & Operational Lead for Speech and Language Therapy inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED THU 13 MAR 2025

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
CASELOAD HMP MENTAL HEALTH NHS

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Follow Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of Speech and Language Therapy services in high secure and community settings.
Involvement in innovative care models that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
Position provides leadership and management roles, allowing for the development of skills in strategic and operational decision-making.
Potential for collaboration with a diverse range of professionals across various secure and community services, enhancing interdisciplinary knowledge and teamwork.
A highly supportive work environment that values Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm, and Support.
Leadership opportunity in clinical expertise, allowing the post-holder to shape therapy practices and contribute to evidence-based care.
Flexibility in workload management, adapting to challenges and contributing to personal and professional growth.
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is on the hunt for a committed Band 8a Professional and Operational Lead for Speech and Language Therapy to join our vibrant team in Liverpool. This full-time, permanent role is based at Ashworth High Secure Service, providing a unique chance to advance Speech and Language Therapy in diverse care settings for adults with learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

In this pivotal position, you'll lead our Speech and Language Therapy workforce while managing a clinical caseload tailored to the needs of the service. Your innovative approaches will directly enhance patient outcomes in inpatient and community settings across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside. We're seeking someone with experience in dysphagia and communication to ensure our services remain evidence-based and outcome-focused. If you share our values of Continuous Improvement, Respect, and Enthusiasm, and have a genuine desire to uplift the lives of those in our care, we would love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise will shine and help shape the future of Speech and Language Therapy!
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of Speech and Language Therapy services in high secure and community settings.
Involvement in innovative care models that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
Position provides leadership and management roles, allowing for the development of skills in strategic and operational decision-making.
Potential for collaboration with a diverse range of professionals across various secure and community services, enhancing interdisciplinary knowledge and teamwork.
A highly supportive work environment that values Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm, and Support.
Leadership opportunity in clinical expertise, allowing the post-holder to shape therapy practices and contribute to evidence-based care.
Flexibility in workload management, adapting to challenges and contributing to personal and professional growth.
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