Job Description

We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly team in North West Kent.



The Children's Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Care Co-ordination services to Children and Young People aged 0-19.



We have a number of Band 6 SLT sessions available on a permanent basis in a range of venues and across client groups, including early years and school years, mainstream schools, specialist provisions and clinics.



The posts are suitable for a current Band 6 looking for a new opportunity, or for Band 5 post-preceptor staff wishing to progress in their career and can be offered as a development post. If the post/s are offered as a development posts (from Band 5 to 6), the post holder would remain on Band 5 salary for a specific time (usually 6-9 months) to meet Band 6 objectives. We currently offer a hybrid work pattern for staff with a combination of face to face and virtual working.



We pride ourselves on the support and induction offered to new staff including: regular meetings with a line manager; access to clinical supervision; in house and external training. We offer regular clinical governance days where the whole team comes together to share knowledge, skills and CPD experiences.

As a B6 Speech and Language Therapist you will:

Help us deliver 'The Balanced System', working with schools and settings to provide Specialist, Targeted and Universal support for SLCN. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projects. Support in the supervision and development of staff. Actively work as a member of the Children's Therapies team to provide high quality care to service users. Undertake a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service. Act as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.

The successful applicants will join our large Children's Therapies team. We pride ourselves on the support and induction offered to new staff including: regular meetings with a line manager; access to supervision; in- house and external training. We offer regular clinical governance days where all localities come together to share knowledge, skills and CPD experiences. As a Band 6 you will be supported by Band 7 Clinical Leads from both within locality and across Kent.



Candidates will need to be able to drive as we deliver our services in clinics, schools and settings across our locality.



Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent



We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences



We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission



The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work



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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both



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Please note:

at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).



As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.



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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.



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.



At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.



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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.