Paediatric SLT - Early Years & Community Care

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area team. A permanent Band 5 SLT post covers Early Years caseloads in community, clinic and Early Years settings, with potential involvement in Talking Walk-ins and other services.

The role is suitable for an NQP, with opportunities to develop experience across paediatric SLT including speech, DLD, AAC and complex needs.

Qualifications

• You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma i.e. Speech and Language Therapist.
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare gained through education, work experience or previous employment
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Health Care Professionals Council

Responsibilities

• As a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist you will deliver The Balanced System, working with families, Early Years settings and partners to provide Specialist, Targeted and Universal support for SLCN.
• Provide assessment, intervention and advice for children and families across Early Years caseloads.
• Plan, deliver and adapt individual and group interventions according to the needs of children and families.
• Deliver training and support to parents/carers, Early Years staff and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Health, Education and other services to support joined-up care.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Engage children and families in feedback and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification (Speech and Language Therapist)

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area team. A permanent Band 5 SLT post covers Early Years caseloads in community, clinic and Early Years settings, with potential involvement in Talking Walk-ins and other services.

The role is suitable for an NQP, with opportunities to develop experience across paediatric SLT including speech, DLD, AAC and complex needs.