Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with neurological patients as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist in our amazing community team.
Be part of a CQC rated OUTSTANDING Trust and team
-Be really well-supported as a band 5 by our Clinical Development SLT
-Work with a range of patients in a variety of settings: from home, clinic, care homes, patients’ homes and community hospitals
-Find work/life balance
-We are looking for an enthusiastic Preceptorship Speech and Language Therapist to work with us in East Kent. The Kent Community Health Adult Speech & Language Therapy service is friendly and welcoming. Take a look at our promo video here SLT AHP New edit.The caseload is primarily neurological patients including those with Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other acquired swallowing and communication disorders, whom you will see in a range of settings including care homes and patients’ own homes.
We have a senior experienced SLT whose Clinical Development role is to support and develop our band 5s through their preceptorship year and beyond, so you will be in excellent hands
We offer excellent clinical supervision (individual and group) and hold regular in-service training days.
We encourage clinicians returning to practice and students who graduate this year to apply. 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. 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.
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. Looking for professional development? Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
Find out more about the community difference here .
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent (or about to qualify)
Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice as a Speech & Language Therapist (A) (or applying once qualified)

Experience of recent community/acute healthcare relevant to the role gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Relevant voluntary or previous work experience. Knowledge of a range of assessments and therapy techniques.

Understands the limits of their own competence and demonstrates ability to act on guidance/feedback from manager or other senior clinician.

Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change and able to respond to the changing needs of patients in an appropriate and timely manner.

Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner between sites as required by the service.

Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Michaela Piper Job title Team Lead, Adult Speech and Language Therapy Email address michaela.net
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