Speech and Language Therapist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Canterbury seeks an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to enhance stroke services. The ideal candidate will assess and treat patients while managing a complex caseload and providing support to assistants and students. This role offers professional development opportunities and a chance to work in a positive team environment across multiple sites.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Peer support

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in stroke services is highly desirable.
• Passion for supporting patients with communication needs.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with stroke-related communication issues.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and Students.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-professional team.

Skills

Holistic therapy interventions

Team collaboration

Communication support

Job description

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 supporting people who have had a stroke to reach their potential. The increased investment has led to a substantial staffing increase, enabling us to deliver a holistic, forward-thinking service over seven days.

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

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

Responsibilities include:

1. Assessment, treatment, and evaluation of holistic therapy interventions.
2. Supporting supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students.
3. Working as part of a multi-professional team to provide high-quality therapy interventions.
4. Managing a caseload of patients with complex swallowing and communication needs related to stroke.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people', guided by values of care, safety, respect, and making a difference. We embrace 'We care', a new way of working empowering frontline staff to lead improvements daily.

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application. We can sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Brenna Fossey
• Job Title: Head of Service & Clinical Lead for Adult SLT
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

To discuss this post further, please call Brenna directly rather than sending an email initially.