Band 6 Community Adult Speech and Language Therapist

3 weeks ago


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

Neuro Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.We are looking for a Neuro Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Rehab Team based in Folkestone. 
We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants. We work within Community Hospitals, patients’ homes and rehabilitation groups to ensure effective discharge planning and a seamless rehabilitation pathway.
We provide short-term rehabilitation to enable patients, where possible, to remain in the community rather than be admitted to hospital or long-term care, and to live as independently as possible. We have close links with Acute Hospitals to ensure patients are able to continue their rehabilitation in the community following discharge from hospital.
In our most recent feedback survey we received an overwhelming 98% in positive responses about our team 
You'll be responsible for for ensuring an effective and efficient Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service is provided for our patients. 
You'll be be an integral member of the Community Neuro Team, providing highly specialist knowledge in the area of communication and dysphagia to clients presenting with stroke and other neurological conditions.
You'll also provide line management and clinical supervision to SLTs and support workers as required and routinely take SLT students on placements and may take responsibility as Key Educator for the placement. 
If you have questions, please get in touch for an informal chat
Additional Working Pattern: 37.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.
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. 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 at Level 6

Relevant experience (ideally minimum 24 months) as a band 6 SLT working with an adult caseload and management of dysphagia

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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