Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 13 May 2026
We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly team in NorthWest Kent. The Children’s Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Care Coordination services to Children and Young People aged 0‑19. We have one Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist available on a permanent basis to work across client groups across early years and schools with the focus currently in early years. The posts are suitable for a current Band 6 looking for a new opportunity or for Band 5 pre‑licensure staff wishing to progress in their career. 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, and regular clinical governance days where the whole team shares knowledge, skills and CPD experiences.
Main duties of the job
* Help deliver the Balanced System, working with family hubs to provide easy access to early year children through drop‑ins or in schools, delivering 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 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 in carrying out assessment/reassessments of service users or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
* Be able to drive, as services are delivered in clinics, schools and settings across the locality.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Health related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at Level 6.
* Registered health care professional (HCPC registration).
* Masters level study or working towards.
* Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in an area of practice.
* Practical experience in managing complex caseloads.
* Evidence of being a mentor, supervisor or educator.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to the care setting and its application across health care services.
* Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors, including areas of social deprivation.
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
* Ability to manage and lead change.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)
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