Job summary
Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Clinical Development Lead, Adult CommunityPart time, 0.6wte (22.5 hours pw)Location: Based in Margate (with travel across East & West Kent)Shape the Future of SLT Services in East and West KentAre you passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping others thrive? Do you want to play a central role in developingthe next generation of Speech & Language Therapists while maintaining your own specialist clinical practice?This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive adult community SLT team in Kent. Following theretirement of the current post holder who established and shaped this position, we are looking for an experienced SLT tocontinue their legacy and drive forward clinical development across our service, making the role their own.About the Team:Friendly and supportive colleagues who value collaboration.Regular in-person team meetings to stay connected and share learning.Strong commitment to supervision, mentoring, and CPD.Part of an outstanding community trust with a reputation for innovation and quality care.
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.
Main duties of the job
What You'll DoLead and coordinate clinical development for Band 5 SLTs (pre- and post-preceptorship) across all localities, providingtutorials, coaching, joint sessions, and day-to-day support. This will involve travelling to different parts of east and westKent at times.
Work closely with team leads and managers to monitor progress and ensure high-quality supervision.
Support other SLTs in return-to-practice, international recruitment, or significant role changes.
Deliver training workshops for staff, including Band 4 competency development.
Balance development responsibilities with your own clinical caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders in the Thanet Dover Deal locality.
Offer assessment clinics, group and individual therapy in outpatient, domiciliary, and care home settings.
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
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.
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 differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
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.
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 differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Postgraduate specialist training/qualifications relevant to area of practice to include both communication and dysphagia in neurology/adult acquired disorders
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in area of practice working with people with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing and providing assessment and therapy
- Experience supporting others through mentoring, supervision, or education
- Experience of delivering training or presentations to professionals or service users
Desirable
- Significant experience of working with a general adult neurology caseload in the community setting
- Experience of leading on service development or quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Knowledge of coaching and learning theory and practice
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated and proactive in clinical and service development
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership potential and ability to inspire others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Postgraduate specialist training/qualifications relevant to area of practice to include both communication and dysphagia in neurology/adult acquired disorders
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in area of practice working with people with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing and providing assessment and therapy
- Experience supporting others through mentoring, supervision, or education
- Experience of delivering training or presentations to professionals or service users
Desirable
- Significant experience of working with a general adult neurology caseload in the community setting
- Experience of leading on service development or quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Knowledge of coaching and learning theory and practice
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated and proactive in clinical and service development
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership potential and ability to inspire others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
