Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Ekhuft; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people, working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues. The successful candidate will leverage advanced clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills to deliver high-quality care. With a commitment to research and innovation, the organization offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about improving the lives of young people through therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a speech and language therapist with school experience.
• Recognised degree and current HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people as part of The Balanced System.
• Act as a link therapist for schools and assist less experienced therapists.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Excellent organisational skills

Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised degree in speech and language therapy

Current registration with HCPC

Registered member of RCSLT

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Join to apply for the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist role at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.

As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We're on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work.

Key Details
Location: The Beacon MASH - Folkestone
Address: Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN
Contract: 9 months (this will be a fixed term contract for 9 months)
Hours: 30 hours per week (full time or other working patterns may be considered)
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata (Yearly, Band 7)

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Folkestone Children and Young People's Therapy team. We are a Children and Young Peoples Therapy Service, recognising the benefits of integrated working with our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues. We work out of three different localities, The Rainbow Centre in Ashford, The Beacon Centre in Folkestone and the Childrens Assessment Unit at Buckland Hospital, Dover. We encourage an evidenced based, outcome focused approach to meeting the needs of our service users.

The post holder will provide support to children and young people as part of The Balanced System, working as a link therapist for a number of schools and supporting less experienced therapists with their role as link therapist.

Qualifications
Essential criteria:

• Recognised degree in speech and language therapy and current registration with HCPC
• Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable criteria:

• Practice educator training

Experience
Essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years working as a speech and language therapist
• Experience of working in schools

Desirable criteria:

• Involvement in clinical audit/service improvement

Skills
Essential criteria:

• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy

If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Name: Helen James
Job title: Team Leader, Folkestone
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]