Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Care

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute Services at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. The post offers 37.5 hours (full-time) and 30 hours (part-time) across sites with flexible supervision and cross-site support.

The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, maintain accurate records, and contribute to teaching and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Specialist SLT skills or working towards specialist attainment.
• Manage a clinical caseload of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred SLT care in acute hospital setting.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and service development.
• Be prepared to work across sites to support the SLT team.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical caseload management

Supervision and training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Acute Services at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. The post offers 37.5 hours (full-time) and 30 hours (part-time) across sites with flexible supervision and cross-site support.

The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, maintain accurate records, and contribute to teaching and mentoring junior staff.