Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with neurological patients as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist inour amazing community you would like a job where you can:-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-Attend a post-basic dysphagia course and complete your dysphagia competenciesThen come and join usWe are looking for an enthusiastic Preceptorship Speech and Language Therapist to work with us in East Kent. The Kent CommunityHealth Adult Speech & Language Therapy service is friendly and welcoming. We are committed to continually developing our staff andservices. Take a look at our promo video here SLT AHP New on Vimeo.

Main duties of the job

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 have a senior experienced SLT whose Clinical Development role is to support and develop our band 5s through their preceptorshipyear and beyond, so you will be in excellent handsOur service consists of about 30 therapists and assistant practitioners. We really value our staff and they in turn value the support andopportunities that we offer excellent clinical supervision (individual and group) and hold regular in-service training encourage clinicians returning to practice and students who graduate this year to apply.

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

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 15th May.

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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

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent (or about to qualify)

Desirable

Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice as a Speech & Language Therapist (A) (or applying once qualified)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

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

Desirable

Relevant voluntary or previous work experience. Dysphagia experience (RCSLT dysphagia competencies level B) or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of a range of assessments and therapy techniques.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both verbal and written - including presentation of information to others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable.

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