Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Canterbury is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their adult stroke services team. The role involves assessment, treatment, and support for patients with complex communication and swallowing needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to professional development. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for further training and supervision.

Benefits

Regular supervision and peer support

CPD opportunities

Relocation policy for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post-graduate level.
• Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC Registration.
• Experience of working within an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention.
• Support in the supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students.
• Manage a caseload of patients daily.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good analytical skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Assessment tools for stroke

Job description

Main area Adult Speech and Language Therapy (stroke) Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working) Job ref 344-3093DCB

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kent and Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/08/2025 23:59

Speech and Language Therapist

Band 5

Job overview

Due to increased investment in stroke services we are expanding our team at EKHUFT! We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated SLT with a passion for working in stroke services.

We take pride in the work we do to support people who have had a stroke to reach their potential. The increased investment in our services has resulted in a substantial increase in staffing which will enable us to deliver a holistic, forward-thinking service over seven days.

We offer regular supervision and peer support to help your professional development and offer regular CPD opportunities.

As part of the broader adult SLT service, you'll be joining a team that fosters growth and positivity. Across our three main hospital sites, we offer a range of specialist inpatient services including videofluoroscopy and FEES and we are active members of the altered airways MDTs.

Main duties of the job

Assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention

• To support in the supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students

• To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy intervention to patients.

• Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex swallowing and communication needs associated within stroke.

Working for our organisation

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. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description which is attached to this advert for further information on main responsibilties.

Person specification

• Relevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level
• Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Good presentation skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness and ability to be a good team member
• Good organisational skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to stroke, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders)
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to stroke)
• Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant to adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role)
• Awareness of standards of record keeping
• Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC Registration
• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Ability to travel across the Trust
• Ability to work flexibly over 7-days including weekends and bank holidays
• Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
• Experience working with stroke patients
• Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
• Experience working with stroke patients
• Membership at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. 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,
there’s never been a better time to join us.To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Brenna Fossey Job title Head of Service & Clinical Lead for Adult SLT Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 01233 616623 Additional information

If you would like to discuss this post further, please do call Brenna rather than send an email, in the first instance.