Job summary
We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendlyteam 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 acrossclient 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 staffwishing to progress in their career and can be offered as a development post. If the post/s are offered as adevelopment 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 acombination of face to face and virtual working.We pride ourselves on the support and induction offered to new staff including: regular meetings with a linemanager; access to clinical supervision; in house and external training. We offer regular clinical governancedays where the whole team comes together to share knowledge, skills and CPD experiences.
Main duties of the job
As a B6 Speech and Language Therapist you will:o Help us deliver 'The Balanced System', working with schools and settings to provide Specialist,Targeted and Universal support for SLCN.o Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages ofprescribed care or identified projects.o Support in the supervision and development of staff.o Actively work as a member of the Children's Therapies team to provide high quality care to service users.o Undertake a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of theservice.o Act as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of serviceusers 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 supportand 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 toshare knowledge, skills and CPD experiences. As a Band 6 you will be supported by Band 7 Clinical Leads fromboth within locality and across Kent.Candidates will need to be able to drive as we deliver our services in clinics, schools and settings across ourlocality.
About us
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and language Degree or postgrad
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Masters level study or working towards
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in children's speech and language therapy
- Evidence of being a mentor, supervisor or educator
- Practical experience in managing complex caseloads
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of children's SLT professional issues including SLT in education
- Evidence of relevant to role CPD
- Awareness of evidence based practice within children's SLT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective time management, prioritisation & working under pressure
- Evidence of strong influencing & negotiating skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to others
Personal Attributes & Ability to Manage
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate and organise others
- Evidence of management and leading on change
- Evidence of implementing local or national agendas on health related issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and language Degree or postgrad
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Masters level study or working towards
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in children's speech and language therapy
- Evidence of being a mentor, supervisor or educator
- Practical experience in managing complex caseloads
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of children's SLT professional issues including SLT in education
- Evidence of relevant to role CPD
- Awareness of evidence based practice within children's SLT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective time management, prioritisation & working under pressure
- Evidence of strong influencing & negotiating skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to others
Personal Attributes & Ability to Manage
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate and organise others
- Evidence of management and leading on change
- Evidence of implementing local or national agendas on health related issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
