Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 24 May 2026
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Work within an integrated children's therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and administrators for children aged 0-19. Provide assessment, review and therapy interventions for children with speech, language and communication needs in line with developing competencies. The post-holder will work in a community setting in close partnership with parents/ carers, schools, nurseries and SEND partners to deliver therapy programmes and provide advice. The post-holder will support the delivery of speech and language provision as outlined in children's Education, Health and Care Plans.
Band 5 Registered Healthcare Professionals work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services.
Opportunities to rotate across more than one team in order to support professional development.
Main duties of the job
* Keeping the people who use our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessment.
* Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures.
* Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process.
* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care.
* Development of integrated care programmes in partnership with the patient.
* Support the supervision and development of all junior staff including Health Care Support Workers and students.
* Actively work as a member of the multi‑professional team to provide high quality care to patients.
* Undertake a range of competent clinical interventions to support the outcomes of both individual and group therapy.
* Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within a specific speciality.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country) 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC or Physiotherapist; Occupational Therapist; etc / HCPC) Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
* Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
Experience
* Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills & Abilities
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to organise own work
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Ability to Manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
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