Are you a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist ready to take your next step as a Band 5 in our 'Outstanding'-rated NHS community foundation trust? Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist within our Community Learning Disability Team.
You will work with a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team of nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and vision and hearing specialists, alongside social care staff and partner organizations. Both roles will be part of a team covering adults with learning disabilities and complex/multidisciplinary needs. You will work in various community settings, managing a mixed caseload supporting communication and dysphagia needs, including individuals at risk of or awaiting discharge from acute or inpatient mental health hospitals.
We are interested in meeting clinicians who share our values and passion. We welcome candidates eager to undertake training and development in clinical areas they may be less experienced in, including dysphagia.
We invite you to explore our newly designed website to learn more about what we offer for our clients, families, and carers: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/community-learning-disability-team/the-hop/
The post holders will provide speech and language therapy assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities referred to the West Kent community LD team. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical advice and support to other professionals, support workers, and clients’ care networks. They will also supervise and manage the work of other speech and language therapy staff, support workers, and students.
Caseload allocation, along with clinical roles and responsibilities, will be aligned with the post banding for successful candidates.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We seek outstanding individuals who embody our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We believe that a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion enhances patient care and creates a happier workforce. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from individuals of various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Our application forms include questions about your protected characteristics. This information is confidential and used solely for ensuring diversity and equitable access to career opportunities. Applicants may opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability, which is indicated by two ticks on the application.
We are committed to being a great place to work and offer flexible working arrangements to support your personal and family commitments. Discuss with us how we can accommodate flexible working that benefits both parties.
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For further details or informal visits, contact: Roisin Reilly, Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist at roisin.reilly@nhs.net.
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