Team Lead - Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	20 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	22 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Hertford, SG14 1LP
Cwmni:	Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7816651/812-26-KWCYP8

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We are delighted to be able to offer a development opportunity to join our Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies team as a locality Team Lead. If you are a Speech & Language Therapist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who is passionate about building teams, providing innovative and evidenced based services, and are keen to develop your leadership skills, this opportunity could be just right for you!

Due to internal promotion we have a12 months fixed term postinour East team which includes Hertford, Waltham Cross, Welwyn-Hatfield and Bishop Stotford. You will lead an integrated team of therapists and assistant practitioners together with a team lead partner, and work alongside other team lead colleagues; and be supported by Operational leads.

You will be expected to use leadership skills to support a high functioning specialist team. You will have day to day operational responsibility for a quality service delivery, as well as the opportunity to take on service development projects.

The post-holder will :
• Be responsible for the day to day management of the Speech and Language Therapy team, and provide support to a team of therapists and assistant practitioners ensuring an effective and high functioning team.
• Ensure the policies and procedures of HCT are implemented and adhered to at all times and that team members are familiar with them.
• Ensure that staff perform effectively and safely, taking appropriate action and escalating as necessary.
• Contribute actively to the promotion of CYP Therapies as a profession.
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Work alongside operational colleagues to ensure adequate management cover at all times
• Lead on the continuous professional development of the workforce, supporting the Operational Lead with the development of services, performance capability, governance initiatives and the development of policy and practice.

The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate positive and effective communication with others
• Be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure

We can offer you
• A friendly team and a great place to work
• Regular line management
• Personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development
• Access to training to further develop your leadership and management skills
• Mentoring and coaching
• Regular peer support through Action Learning Sets
• Structured induction period
• Access to a buddy to help you settle in to the role

We’re delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT. As an organisation, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment — one where you’ll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.

At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful:Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our dedicated staff take pride in beingInnovative, Caring, and Agile, working together to turn this vision into reality.

Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:
• Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 with long service)
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life,including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes to make your commute healthier or easier
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discountson a wide range of shopping, holidays, etc
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, etc
• Occupational Pension Scheme with competitive benefits
• Enhanced sick payabove statutory entitlements

You’ve taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We’re excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.

You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. As a Highly Specialist SLT you will have the opportunity to facilitate professional supervision groups and provide managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role.

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

We don’t want you to miss out so be aware that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

If you have any questions at all about the posts, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help. For an informal conversation please contact Lyn Humphrey, Operational Manager, on 07827883686.

You willneed a full valid driving licenceandaccess to a carto use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its’ staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

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Interview date is set for 17th March 2026


This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026

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