Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Community Learning Disability Service provides a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting people with a learning disability to live happy, healthy andfulfilling are currently looking for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our local friendly andinnovative team in South Kent Coast & post will involve a range of community, office and home-based working both with people with alearning disability and the people within their circle of support. We are a close and supportive teamwho work together to aim to deliver excellent outcome-based quality care. If you are seeking a newchallenge and are interested in joining our team, we would love to talk to will provide a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme at the commencement Community Health Foundation Trust will offer you excellent support, ranging from opportunitiesfor mentoring, coaching and work place buddy as well opportunities for continued professionaldevelopment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to adultswith a learning disability who are referred to the South Kent Coast and Thanet community LearningDisability team.

As a Speech and Language Therapist within the Learning Disability Team you will beexpected to provide evidence-based, autonomous and effective Speech and Language Therapyassessment and intervention for people who have a learning disability who may also have additionalphysical and mental health needs.

You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and giveclinical advice and support to other professionals, support workers and the clients' care will supervise the work of our speech and language therapy associate practitioners. Caseloadallocation along with clinical roles and responsibilities will be commensurate with the post bandingfor successful candidates.

About us

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 C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

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All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 21st May 2024.

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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. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant body(HCPC; RCSLT) Recognised degree in speech and language therapy.

Desirable

Mentoring qualification equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment

Desirable

Experience of working with people with a learning disability.

Skills

Essential

Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

Additional Requirements

Essential

Car driver

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