Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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We are seeking enthusiastic Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly team in West Kent. We would welcome applications from current Band 6s looking for a new opportunity or Band 5s wishing to progress their career through a development route to Band 6.

The Children’s Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Care Co-ordination services to Children and Young People aged 0-19. Some children are open to one discipline, but an integrated therapy approach is offered where the support of more than one discipline is needed.

We have a opportunities to work specifically within the following areas, other opportunities will also be available: Complex Needs & AAC – within early years, mainstream schools and special schools and school age language.

We would also welcome candidates with experience in dysphagia or an interest in developing skills in this area.

We currently offer a hybrid work pattern with a combination of face to face and virtual working.

As a Speech And Language Therapist You Will

Assess and provide therapy for children/young people with speech, language and communication needs

Set and review targets/care plans with parents and education staff

Provide training, advice and support to parents and education staff

Liaise with other members of the MDT and promote joint working

Act as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff assess and provide therapy to service users

Support in the supervision and development of staff

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

We’ve signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we’re delivering our pledge to be the best employer.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.

Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karin Corrigan Job title: Locality Clinical Manager Email address: karin.corrigan@nhs.net