Speech & Language Therapist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic Schools Team in East Kent. This role involves delivering essential support to schools and children with speech, language, and communication needs. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals and participate in a supportive network that values continuous professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care and making a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about helping children thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to CPD and supervision

Strong support network

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of schools and children as part of the Link Therapy Team.
• Deliver evidence-based SLT advice, training, and interventions.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Supervision

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Schools Team in East Kent.

You will support the establishment and development of the Balanced System with primary and secondary schools across East Kent. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Education Specialists, SLT assistants, and clinical leads to deliver universal, targeted, and specialist support to schools and children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

We offer a strong support network, including good access to CPD and supervision.

The Children’s Therapies Team is an integrated team providing Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Specialist Nurse Advisors, and Care Co-ordinators to children aged 0–19 years within KCHFT. We collaborate closely with other health, education, and social care colleagues to provide an integrated approach around the child.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be part of a Link Therapy Team delivering the principles of the Balanced System to primary and secondary schools.
2. Manage a caseload of schools and children as part of the Link Therapy Team.
3. Deliver evidence-based SLT advice, training, and interventions for schools and children.
4. Assess, plan, and implement universal, targeted, and specialist SLT interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
5. Develop integrated care plans in partnership with schools, children, young people, and families, recommending appropriate interventions at all levels.
6. Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing CPD to ensure a safe and effective service.
7. Work as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide high-quality advice, training, and interventions, aligned with care pathways and the Balanced System.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We seek outstanding people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion enhance patient care and workforce satisfaction. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Information about your protected characteristics will be collected via the application form, used solely for ensuring equitable opportunities, and will not be visible during shortlisting or interviews unless you opt for the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.

Our data collection supports our goal of attracting diverse applicants and creating a Great Place to Work. As a flexible working-friendly organization, we encourage discussions about flexible arrangements that suit both your needs and ours.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Lindsey Tilley
Job Title: Locality Clinical Manager
Email: [e-mail]