NHS Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

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

Main area Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 7.We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Speech and Language Therapists interested in working with children to join our team in East Kent. The Children’s Therapies Team is an integrated therapies team providing Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Specialist Nurse Advisors and Care Co-ordinators to children 0 – 19 years within KCHFT.
The successful applicant will join our Children’s Therapies team and will be supported by our Speech and Language Team Leads and the network of Clinical Leads across Kent. you will be supported to provide, assessment and intervention to children and families within East Kent.
We work closely with colleagues from other health, education and social care teams to provide an integrated team around the child approach.
5 hours a week but part-time hours would be considered.
We are currently working both face to face from clinics, within the community and also remotely which can be worked from home.
To assess, plan and implement SLT interventions that support children with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
To deliver evidence-based SLT interventions for children that support them achieving their identified health outcomes.
To develop integrated care plans in partnership with the child, young person and / or family recommending and supporting interventions that are appropriate at a universal, targeted and specialist level.
To participate in clinical supervision and to work as part of an integrated team with Therapy Assistants, OTs, PTs, SLTs, Care Co-ordinators and Specialist Nurse Advisors offering support to colleagues as appropriate to knowledge and skills.
To actively work as a member of a multi disciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide high quality care to children and young people in line with our care pathways.
To manage a caseload of children that on a daily basis consisting of children and young people with complex needs.
Additional Working Pattern: Mon- Fri 7.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. Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (HCPC)
Degree in a health relevant subject (speech & Language Therapy)
Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment

Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda’s for health under the guidance of the team lead
Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
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.
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