Senior Speech and Language Therapist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join the Neurorehabilitation Service at Orpington Hospital. The post involves delivering SLT across the neurorehabilitation population and contributing to service development.

You will work under supervision within a well-supported department, with CPD opportunities and access to MDT in-service training, in a Trust known for its teaching and research.

Formación

• Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist with relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach and develop junior staff and students.
• Active involvement in CPD and service development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide SLT services across neurorehabilitation for adult patients.
• Contribute to wider service development and MDT in-service training.
• Support knowledge and skills development within the department.
• Line management will be provided by Clinical Lead SLTs.

Conocimientos

Clinical rehabilitation

Communication skills

Teaching & supervision

Team collaboration

Educación

SLT degree

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist with relevant experience to join our Neurorehabilitation Service based at Orpington Hospital as part of the South Sites of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will provide Speech and Language Therapy services across this specialist clinical area for 22.5 Hours per week. The post holder will be supported to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills within adult neuro rehabilitation population. Line management will be provided by the Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapists within the neuro rehabilitation team.
With proven clinical skills in the management of patients with rehabilitation needs, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to teach and develop more junior staff and students. Working in a department which offers a wide range of experience, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and managerial skills as well as contribute towards service development. You will be part of a well-structured CPD program and responsible for wider service level projects with access to relevant MDT in-service training programs.
The Neurorehabilitation Speech and Language Therapy team works closely with SLTs on all King’s sites. Led by the Head of Speech & Language Therapy and Band 8A/B Clinical Leads, the service offers an established supervision system, including action learning groups, plus a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: annabel davies Job title: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01869 866395
Ellie Scott
Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist
c/o 01689 866395
[e-mail]